Imagine you're trying to create a coating that protects plastic from both water and unwanted reflections. That's what this study did! They developed a clever two-step process to give poly(methyl methacrylate), or PMMA, a tough, water-resistant, and highly transparent finish. First, they made a spec
In the frozen lands of Greenland, a study dug into the lives of adults seeking help for substance use disorder (SUD). This research, spanning from June 2020 to December 2022, involved 1037 individuals. The core question? How do adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) tie into the substances people choo
Eastern Ontario has welcomed a new health unit, the South East Health Unit (SEHU), on New Year's Day. This unit was formed by merging three existing health units, and it's set to serve over 550, 000 residents across a vast region of nearly 20, 000 square kilometers. The creation of SEHU is a signif
Young adults in Turkiye are increasingly struggling with substance use, leading to a rise in probation as an alternative to traditional imprisonment. This shift reflects the need for the probation system to adapt to new realities, including the use of active games. These games can help young adults
Liam Payne, the former member of global sensation One Direction, lost his life in a tragic incident in Buenos Aires last October. The British singer, aged 31, fell from his hotel balcony in what investigators believe was an accident influenced by his struggle with substance abuse. Argentine prosecu
Ever noticed how surgeons can be crazy-specific about what they do? Like some prefer fixing bones (orthopaedic surgery), and within that, they might have a favourite body part or problem to tackle. This curious choice of interests among orthopaedic surgery residents in southern Nigeria is no excepti
Heatwaves can be deadly, as seen in Europe's 2018 and 2022 summers. But did you know that some of these extreme temperatures could be foreseen weeks in advance? Subseasonal forecasts, which predict weather 2 weeks to 2 months ahead, offer a glimpse into the future. Yet, we haven't fully explored how
Heart health matters, especially for lung cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. Since a big study called RTOG 0617, doctors have been paying more attention to how radiation affects the heart. But there's a problem: we don't have enough large-scale studies that accurately map the different pa
The 17th edition of the annual banned-substance review just came out, and it's all about the latest findings in human sports drug testing. This one covers research published between October 2023 and September 2024. Just like before, the focus is on new ways to detect doping and figure out how certai
Substance use disorders are complex issues that are influenced by both our genes and our environment. One key player in this mix is serotonin, a chemical in our brain that's linked to how we feel and behave. Scientists have found that variations in the genes that control serotonin receptors might ma
