In the heart of Concord, New Hampshire, a curious display has resurfaced. A goat-faced figure, sporting bright yellow eyes, has made its way back to the city plaza near the State House. This isn't just any statue; it's a holiday display by The Satanic Temple. The display, which includes a black marb
Life in the civil service can be a mixed bag. On one hand, you get stability and a sense of purpose. On the other, there can be a lack of growth, AKA a "hierarchical plateau, " where you hit a wall career-wise and nothing seems to change. This study, done in Guangdong Province, China, involved 286 c
Understanding how plant roots grow and develop is key to boosting plant health and growth. Scientists are using cutting-edge tools to figure out these complex processes. One big game-changer is single-cell gene expression analysis. This technique lets researchers zoom in on individual cells and see
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is a common condition that makes breathing tough and reduces quality of life. Non-medicine treatments like quitting smoking and living healthily are key. Doctors often use inhalers with bronchodilators, sometimes with steroids, to help people breathe e
From 2013 to 2023, a scoping review dived into the changing seas of lesbian identities and communities. The term "lesbian" is a hot topic in academia, with some people thinking it's still super important and others saying it's getting outdated. Researchers picked 12 articles and found that there's a
Did you know that how well your lung cancer shrinks after initial treatment can tell a lot about your chances of survival? This is especially true for people with a specific type of lung cancer, called resectable stage IIIA non-small cell lung cancer. Doctors have been wondering if a significant red
In a swift turn of events, Santa Cruz police have apprehended a local man suspected of vandalizing a new LGBTQ+-friendly bar in the downtown area. The incident, which occurred at The Neighbor’s Pub on Pacific Avenue, involved offensive graffiti and an attempted arson. The bar, which recently opened
In recent years, doctors have been exploring the use of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) after neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) for a specific group of breast cancer patients. These patients, known as cN3b, have cancer that has spread to both their armpit and the lymph nodes near their breastbone. Th
You know those heavy rainstorms Texas is famous for? Well, they're doing more than just making a splash. They're also playing a big role in how much E. coli, a nasty bacteria, shows up in the state's recreational waterbodies. This isn't just a problem in one spot; it's happening all over. And guess
Have you ever wondered if more chemotherapy rounds after surgery help patients with stomach cancer that hasn't spread to lymph nodes? This question has not been thoroughly studied, especially for patients who already had chemotherapy before surgery. A multicenter study is now looking into this. The
