The brain is a complex network of connections. These connections are influenced by various factors, including body mass index (BMI). This is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. BMI can affect how the brain's networks are organized and how they communicate. This is particularly true
The Lithuanian versions of two scales that measure death anxiety have been put to the test. These scales are the Revised Collett-Lester Fear of Death Scale and the Existential Death Anxiety Scale. The goal was to see if these scales work well in Lithuanian. The study involved 528 people. Most of th
In the bustling city of Beijing, there's an unseen danger lurking in the air. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, are a type of pollutant that can seriously harm people's health. These pollutants are so small that they hitch a ride on tiny particles floating in the air. Until now, measuring h
Infrared thermography is a tool that can spot muscle damage in athletes. This method uses heat maps to identify potential injuries. It works by detecting temperature differences on the skin. These differences can indicate where muscle damage might be happening. Infrared thermography is not new. It
Red foxes in South Korea are facing a serious health crisis. Sarcoptic mange is a severe skin disease caused by tiny mites. It is highly contagious and can be deadly. This disease is common in red foxes, but there is little information on how to handle it in reintroduced fox populations. Between
Disability indicators are crucial for understanding the needs of people with disabilities. These indicators help shape policies and services. But how are they created? A recent effort focused on examining methods used to build these indicators from linked administrative datasets. These datasets comb
The quest for effective weed control is a never-ending battle in agriculture. Scientists have been working on a new class of herbicides. These new compounds are based on N-phenyltriazinone. They have added special fragments to make them more effective. These fragments are called 5, 6-dihydro-4H-
In the world of polymer electrolytes, finding a good mix of fire safety and conductivity is a big deal. Poly(vinyl alcohol) (PVA) is a common material used in these electrolytes, but it has a couple of issues. It burns easily and doesn't conduct electricity very well. This makes it tricky to use in
In the heart of Zhengzhou, a bustling city in China, a close look was taken at how long people park in big commercial areas. This was done to figure out how weather, parking costs, and the time of the week affect how long vehicles stay parked. The data was gathered from a large supermarket over a
Heart disease is a sneaky killer. It can strike suddenly, leaving little time for diagnosis. This makes it a tough nut to crack for medical experts. But what if there was a way to spot the signs of acute ischemic heart disease (AIHD) even after death? That is what a recent study set out to explore.
