Sweden took a unique path during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on protecting the most vulnerable. People aged 70 and over were designated as high-risk. But how did this strategy affect older adults' own feelings about their health and their worries about the virus? This study dives into that quest
A funny thing happens when art breaks. Is it still art? That's the question at the heart of a new legal battle in New York City. The artwork in question is a "glass and wire mobile" created by famous sculptor Alexander Calder decades ago. It's made of intentionally broken, colored glass pieces and w
Keeping an eye on blood flow in artificial blood vessels is super important for spotting problems early. Scientists have created smart vascular grafts, or SVGs, that use tiny, flexible electronics to watch blood flow constantly. But these grafts face challenges like fitting well with the body and gi
Brain tumors, especially a type called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), are tough to beat. Current treatments like surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy only give patients about 15 months to live on average. Scientists are now testing a new approach using tiny robots called nanorobots to fight GBM. The
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell is eager to expand the regular season further, aiming for 18 games. On Bloomberg TV, he noted that switching from 16 regular-season games with 4 preseason games to 17 regular-season games with 3 preseason games has been successful. The next logical step, he suggests, i
Recently, Bill Belichick, the head coach of the North Carolina Tar Heels, has been the topic of many rumors. People are wondering if he might go back to coaching in the NFL, despite his current commitment to UNC. His girlfriend, Jordan Hudson, has now shared her thoughts on the matter. In a post on
In a recent twist in Pakistan's political scene, a court in Islamabad sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife to jail time for corruption. Khan, who is already behind bars, received a 14-year sentence, while his wife was given 7 years. The allegations stem from a land gift they recei
Everyone knows China has a lot of people, right? But guess what? That's been changing recently. Over the past three years, the country's population has actually been shrinking. Even a recent boost in births, for the first time in seven years, couldn't stop this trend. So, what's the big deal? Well,
China's population is shrinking for the third year in a row. This might not sound like a big deal, but it's a huge challenge for the country. With fewer people being born and more people living longer, China is facing a shortage of working-age folks. This is a common problem in many places, like Jap
You might think that keeping workplaces safe from radon is a no-brainer, but it turns out Spanish employers have their own reasons for doing—or not doing—something about it. Before a new rule came along, researchers wanted to know how often bosses were tackling radon and why some were letting it sli
