The human gut is home to a vast and diverse community of viruses. These gut viruses have been the focus of many studies. Many of these studies have used different methods and standards. This has made it hard to compare the results. So, a group of researchers decided to look at nine existing cata
A ship that was headed to Gaza with a group of people and supplies was involved in a serious incident. Early Friday morning, the vessel was hit by explosions while it was in the Mediterranean Sea, close to Malta. The situation was dire, with the ship on fire and in danger of sinking. The ship was
The White House has unveiled a budget proposal for 2026 that could significantly alter NASA's trajectory. This proposal aims to reduce the agency's funding by nearly 25% from the previous year. This cut is a big deal because it could change how NASA operates and what it focuses on. The budget p
Traumatic hemipelvectomy (TH) is a serious and rare injury that affects the pelvic region. This type of injury is often very severe and can be life-threatening. The focus of treatment is on the pelvic fracture and any additional injuries that may have occurred. Managing these patients is a significa
The US Department of Health and Human Services has a bold plan. They want to create a universal flu vaccine within four years. This vaccine would protect against multiple virus strains, including the scary H5N1 avian influenza. It's a big deal because the last time something like this was attempted
The world of robotics is buzzing with progress. Robots are becoming more adaptable. One exciting development is the creation of a chess-playing robot. This robot is designed to study how humans and robots interact. It focuses on both spoken and unspoken communication. The robot, named OpenChessR
Sexual trauma can leave deep emotional scars. One of the most painful aspects for many survivors is the sense of betrayal. This feeling has often been seen as a fixed part of the trauma, based mainly on how close the survivor was to the person who harmed them. This view misses the personal and uniqu
People locked up in prisons often carry heavy burdens. Many have faced tough times that left deep scars. Trauma-informed care (TIC) is a way to tackle these issues. It's not just about fixing one problem at a time. Instead, it's about changing how things are done, from top to bottom. A recent s
The human body is an incredible machine. It seems to run like a well-oiled engine. But look closer and you'll see it's not perfect. In fact, it's full of tiny mistakes. These mistakes happen all the time. They are part of the body's daily routine. One place where this is especially true is
The COVID-19 pandemic hit New York City neighborhoods in very different ways. Some places had more cases than others. This made it hard to plan how to help everyone equally. Most forecasts didn't look at the small details of each neighborhood. But, a recent effort changed that. It used data from mob
