Driftwood is everywhere along coastlines, but its role in trapping trash is often overlooked. A recent study looked at seven beaches in the central Caribbean coast of Colombia to see how driftwood affects litter buildup. Researchers counted and sorted over 12, 000 items, including nearly 4, 000 piec
Trauma affects millions of people worldwide, leaving lasting impacts on mental well-being. Despite the availability of effective treatments, many individuals who schedule their first therapy session never show up. This issue, known as preintake attrition, is a significant challenge in mental health
Breast cancer is a big deal worldwide, especially for women. In Ghana, it's not just about the disease itself. The treatment and side effects can make women feel like they're losing a part of themselves. This isn't just a health problem. It's a social and economic issue too. Many women face big cha
A recent study looked at how a tech course for nursing students affected their ability to learn on their own and their views on technology. The research involved 109 first-year nursing students split into two groups. One group took a course on using technology in nursing, while the other group took
In Germany, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, something interesting happened with genes and education. Scientists looked at how genes linked to education behaved differently in East and West Germany around the time of reunification. They used a special tool, a polygenic index, to study this. This
Russia recently launched an unprecedented drone attack on Ukraine, marking the largest since the invasion began. This assault involved 728 drones and 13 missiles, a significant increase from previous records. Despite the scale, Ukrainian forces managed to intercept most of the drones, minimizing the
Plants hold a wealth of information that can greatly benefit agriculture and environmental studies. Details like where they grow, how they grow, and where they are found can be scattered across countless texts. Extracting this data manually is slow and often misses important details. That's where AI
Drip irrigation is a big deal in farming. It helps plants get just the right amount of water and nutrients. But checking how much water each tiny emitter gives out can be a lot of work. That's where artificial neural networks (ANNs) come in. These are like super-smart computer programs that can lear
San Diego Comic-Con 2025 is gearing up to be a massive event for Disney fans. From July 24 to 27, Disney Entertainment Television is set to take over Downtown San Diego with a lineup of popular shows and exciting activities. Fans can look forward to 13 panels, exclusive giveaways, celebrity signings
In a move that has raised eyebrows, CBS has agreed to hand over $16 million to Donald Trump's library. This payment comes as CBS seeks approval from the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to transfer a broadcast license. The situation has sparked discussions about corruption and the influence of
