Have you ever thought about how climate change might affect the number of children people want to have? In the dry, hot lands of Sahelian West Africa, scientists have been looking into this. They studied data from surveys and weather records in Senegal, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria. They found th
In a fascinating study, scientists modified sewage sludge from an enhanced membrane coagulation process. They tried out different alkaline conditions, temperatures, and time durations to see what worked best. The ideal mix turned out to be a high pH level, a warm temperature of 55°C, and a full day
Imagine if robots could feel and sense the world around them like humans do. That's what scientists have been working on with a new flexible sensor. This sensor is like a tiny, smart patch that can detect pressure, temperature, and even magnetic fields. It's made of a flexible coil on a polyimide ba
Ben Stiller makes a fun surprise appearance in Dear Santa, but there's more to it than just a cameo. This isn't the first time Stiller has been part of a project involving Jack Black. Back in 2002, Stiller popped up briefly in Tenacious D's "Tribute" music video. Tenacious D is Jack Black's comedy r
Vitiligo, a skin condition that causes patches of lost color, has been getting more attention from researchers over the past two decades. This condition, caused by the disappearance of melanocytes (the cells that give skin its color), has sparked increased interest in the academic world. Scientists
There's an unusual disorder known as Relapsing Polychondritis (RP), where a person's immune system goes awry and attacks their own cartilage. A woman suffered from this, her persistent cough turning out to be part of this disorder. Doctors initially used steroids to help manage her condition, but th
Most people think that being at a normal weight means they're healthy. But there's a sneaky condition called normal-weight obesity (NWO) that can trick you. With NWO, your body mass index (BMI) looks fine, but you've got a high body fat percentage. This can mess with your fertility in a big way. Sc
Bitcoin kicked off the week pretty well, reaching almost $100, 000 on Wednesday. But things took a downward turn on Thursday when the price slipped below $93, 000. Just when everyone thought the drop was it, Bitcoin bounced back, soaring past $100, 000 by Friday afternoon. It ended up stabilizing ar
Imagine a world where running, climbing, swimming, and diving aren't just sports or hobbies, but essential skills for daily survival. This is the reality for many hunter-gatherer communities worldwide. Over 900 ethnographic records highlight the amazing adaptability of these societies. Both men and
Diabetes is a widespread issue that's making it harder for some men to have kids. To fix this, doctors need to use a mix of medicines, lifestyle changes, early diagnosis, and cutting-edge treatments. Let's dive into how diabetes messes with the testicles and what we can do about it. Scientists have
