You know how sometimes we struggle to understand the tiny details in documents? Think of a chart with lots of numbers or a PDF with complex texts. That's where multimodal large language models (MLLMs) come in. They're supposed to help us make sense of these things, but they've been falling short, es
One Health is all about understanding that humans, animals, and the environment are connected. This study looked into how Pakistan's health system is handling this idea. Researchers talked to 17 key people from different fields like public health, agriculture, and veterinary medicine. They found tha
Scientists have turned to a tiny gene, AtbZIP69, to create tougher wheat plants. By inserting this gene into a specific wheat variety, they’ve made these plants much better at handling low nitrogen and drought conditions. When faced with stress, these genetically altered wheat plants showed increase
Listen up, tech fans! Halliday Glasses are the latest buzz in smart eyewear. These specs come with a tiny screen hidden in the frame, displaying info right in front of your eyes. You’ll see a 3. 5-inch screen in the top right corner of your view, and it won’t block much of your vision. Plus, it work
Ever wondered how stroke patients with spastic hemiplegia manage to sit down and stand up? Researchers took a closer look at the forces acting on their hip, knee, and ankle joints during these movements. They wanted to figure out how these forces relate to the moments created by these joints. Spasti
Obesity can make muscles weak and resistant to insulin. This is known as sarcopenic obesity, and there's no cure yet besides changing your lifestyle and diet. Feruloylacetone (FER) and demethoxyferuloylacetone (DFER) are compounds found in the breakdown of curcumin and bisdemethoxycurcumin. They mig
Elizabeth Vladeck, the New York City Department of Education's (DOE) top lawyer, is asking people to donate to a non-profit that helps migrants fight deportation. This has some people wondering if she's going against Mayor Adams' plans to work with President-elect Donald Trump. Vladeck posted a mes
Heart disease is a major health concern globally, with its impact growing in many regions. In Pakistan's Sindh province, researchers took on the task of forecasting heart disease deaths from 1999 to 2021 using data from the Nawabshah area's civil hospital. They employed various methods, from simple
The world needs a solid plan to tackle the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This means turning the best scientific evidence into actionable policies. In 2024, the United Nations highlighted the need for a scientific panel on AMR. This panel could fill crucial gaps in global coordinat
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that's been helping people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even though it's pricier than other similar treatments, it's gained popularity due to its adjustable nature. This study takes a fresh look at the cost-effecti
