Designing digital health tools that actually work and are easy to use is no easy task. It is tough to make something that people will use and find helpful. The person-based approach is one way to tackle this. It focuses on getting feedback from the people who will use the tool. But it doesn't sp
Freshwater mussels are vital to the health of rivers and lakes. Yet, they often go unnoticed. A group of experts decided to change that. They gathered specialists in mussel reproduction. The goal? To understand what these experts think about measuring mussel health. This isn't just about science. It
Fresh clashes in Syria have left many wondering how the country will move forward. The interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, is trying to calm the nation. He spoke from a mosque in Damascus. He urged Syrians to stay united and keep the peace. He said the country has what it needs to survive.
Freshwater scarcity is a big concern worldwide and it is not slowing down. This problem is because of increasing demand for water, environmental changes, and bad management practices. Water is crucial for various sectors that need it for many purposes. Most resource evaluations only focus on mineral
Fresh-cut fruits are popular for their convenience and nutritional value, but their shelf life is often short due to tissue damage. To tackle this issue, scientists have developed a special film made from cornstarch. This film can trap ethylene, a gas that makes fruits ripen too quickly, and also ac
Fresh whole blood, or FWB, is crucial when treating shock from heavy blood loss. But how easy is it for medics to get this blood into a patient's veins? Two common methods exist: using a 16-gauge needle directly into the collection bag (called the "straight stick" technique), and using an 18-gauge a
Designing proteins that are both stable and effective can be a real challenge for scientists. But what if AI could step in and simplify this task? Introducing PRIME, an AI model that harnesses temperature to predict optimal protein modifications. During testing with a variety of proteins, PRIME out
Fresh veggies might seem like a healthy choice, but they can hide some nasty surprises. In Northeast Thailand, where the weather is hot and humid, and farming is big, these surprises come in the form of intestinal parasites. These tiny critters can make you sick, which is a real problem for people l
Fresh storms are being whipped up over the churning waves of the Atlantic—which could heap more misery on millions of Americans still reeling from Hurricane Helene. Meteorologists have warned that they are keeping a close eye on two weather systems "in the eastern tropical Atlantic," one of which "h
