Imagine giving birth and feeling like it was a terrible experience. Now, think about how that might affect your bond with your new baby. Scientists in Germany studied 141 mothers with mental health issues, and they found something important. Nearly half of these moms had a horrible birth experience.
Did you know that the rainfall in Taiwan during typhoons is largely influenced by where the storm goes? Usually, the better a model predicts the storm's path, the better it can forecast how much rain will fall. But a recent study found that for typhoons moving in a specific way—from the southwest—th
Silicon is an incredible element, and its structures can be fascinating. You may have heard of a hydrogen-terminated Si(100) surface, where atoms stick out and have loose bonds. These loose ends are like tiny islands of high energy, stuck between the usual energy levels of silicon. Scientists are ve
Bronny James had a rough return to the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. The rookie faced off against Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers, and Maxey had his way with Bronny. Bronny didn't score a single point, missed all his shots, and turned the ball over three times. Just four days earlier,
In Brazil, doctors are using a cool procedure called catheter ablation to fix a heart condition called atrial fibrillation (AF). This method has come a long way, but there isn't much information on how well it works in the long term, especially in places where money isn't easy to come by. The Southe
Have you ever wondered how the weather affects your health? In the vibrant city of Cuiabá, Brazil, a recent study uncovered a surprising connection between kids' health and the weather. Researchers dug through data from 2016 to 2018, using information from DATASUS, INMET, and a smart calculation met
Head and neck cancer patients often face unpleasant side effects from radiotherapy, like dry mouth (xerostomia) and sticky saliva. Scientists are exploring ways to predict these side effects using machine learning. A recent study compared different machine learning models to see which one could pred
Ryan Whyte Maloney, a former contestant on "The Voice" Season 6, has tragically taken his own life. The news was confirmed by the Clark County Coroner in Las Vegas, with the cause of death listed as a gunshot wound to the head. Maloney, who hailed from Traverse City, Michigan, was 44 years old. Mal
Ever wondered how we can really get over our fears? Turns out, the timing of our fear-facing sessions plays a big role. A recent study dug into how long-lasting our fearless memories can be. They tested different schedules like bunched-up (massed) and spread-out (spaced) training sessions. Guess wha
After a relatively mild start to the winter season, Minnesota and Wisconsin might finally be in for some heavy snowfall. Weather analysts are predicting a significant change in weather for the first week of February. A recent forecast from a popular Midwest Weather page on Facebook has sparked some
