Imagine you're a doctor trying to treat someone with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. It can be tough, right? Many people don't respond to the first treatment, and that's a problem. A group of scientists and doctors, called the Psych-STRATA consort
Long-distance runners are no strangers to bone stress injuries (BSIs). Traditionally, bone mineral density (BMD) has been the go-to measure for assessing these risks. But what if there's more to the story? Enter trabecular bone score (TBS), a newer metric that might offer a clearer picture. Res
Violence, both at home and in public, is a real issue among those who rely on crack cocaine in Brazil. Researchers wanted to understand howusers of crack deal with domestic violence, how often they face public violence, and how being male or female affects these situations. They focused on whether t
Antibiotics have long been heroes in the medical world, battling bacterial infections with ease. But lately, bacteria have started fighting back, leading to a global health concern called antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This means some antibiotics don't work as well as they used to, making it crucia
You might think Nothing Phones are all about style, but they're not the best at handling water and dust. Take the Phone 2a, for instance. It's only rated IP54, which means it can handle a quick splash, but a full dunk in water could cause trouble. Dust is also a big issue. Users have reported issues
Scientists have found a hidden superpower in a type of grass called Thinopyrum. This grass can help wheat plants tough it out against rust diseases, drought, and still keep their yields steady. The key is a special swap between two parts of the grass' DNA. This swap, called a chromosome translocatio
The Belt and Road strategy has boosted infrastructure in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's permafrost region. This means concrete there needs to be stronger and better at withstanding freezing temperatures. Researchers tested how concrete cured at different temperatures handles freezing and thawing cycles
Currently, top-notch research for extracting date and time information from text doesn't consider specific tasks. This means methods that work great for general date-time extraction might not be as effective when you only need certain date-time details. Moreover, some tasks require understanding whe
Get ready for a wet start to the Boxing Day Test between Zimbabwe and Afghanistan! This is the first Test match at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, in nearly three decades for Zimbabwe. After facing tough times in shorter formats, they hope to put up a strong show. Afghanistan, fresh from dominating wi
Imagine a low-profile, yet crucial, crop called Dioscorea alata. This plant is under attack by a nasty disease called anthracnose, caused by a tiny critter named Colletotrichum gloeosporioides. The problem? D. alata is having trouble fighting back, and identifying the right genes to help it do so is
