Everyone knows pregnancy is a mother's journey, but when things go wrong, dads hurt too. Studies mostly look at white dads, leaving out men from other backgrounds. In the UK, Pakistani dads face one of the highest rates of perinatal loss. Let's dive into their experiences. Pregnancy loss isn't just
Imagine you're following the story of antibiotic resistance genes as they travel through a wastewater treatment plant. These genes, both inside (intracellular) and outside (extracellular) of bacteria, have different fates. When wastewater arrives at the plant, it carries a mix of these genes. Some a
Plants face lots of problems due to changes in the weather and how we manage farms. One of these issues is abiotic stress, which is when conditions like drought or too much salt in the soil make it hard for plants to grow. To deal with these problems, plants have special proteins called stress-assoc
Do you know what happens when a doctor specializes in women's health, but starts dealing with end-of-life care? It's like learning to ride a bike, then suddenly being handed a motorcycle. That's where this story comes in. Experts are trying to make it easier for doctors-in-training, known as residen
Costco is taking a strong stance against a shareholder proposal that wants the company to assess the risks of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. This proposal, pushed by the conservative think tank National Center for Public Policy Research, argues that Costco's DEI efforts could
Instant noodles are loved globally, but not much is known about how their production methods affect their nutritional value. A recent study looked into this. They found that boiling instant noodles, compared to steaming, leaves some starch inside ungelatinized or partially cooked. This creates a spo
The NFL Conference Championship games are just around the corner, and fans are eager to see who will advance to the Super Bowl. This week, the Philadelphia Eagles face the Washington Commanders, and the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Buffalo Bills. The staff at Bleeding Green Nation has made their p
Imagine you're taking medicine that your body refuses to accept because it mistakenly thinks it's an invader. This is a big problem in biologic therapies, where medicines like enzymes and gene therapies can trigger unwanted immune responses, making them less effective. Scientists are tackling this i
Ever wondered who science thinks is the most beautiful supermodel? Dr. Julian De Silva, a London-based facial cosmetic surgeon, used the "Greek Golden Ratio of Beauty" to find out. This ratio measures facial symmetry and classically beautiful features. He ranked supermodels at the height of their fa
Morgan Stanley's top boss, James Pick, recently chatted with CNBC about the bank's stance on cryptocurrencies. He spilled the beans on how they plan to collaborate with U. S. regulators to dive deeper into the crypto world. This chat happened at the big-shot event, the World Economic Forum, in Davos
