In the world of European ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery, a silent battle is being fought. Women in this field often face subtle but harmful comments and actions that make them feel left out or treated unfairly. These are called microaggressions, and they can happen because of someone's age, gen
Metals face a big problem: rust. It's a natural process, but it can be a real pain. Scientists have been working on ways to slow it down. One promising idea is using tiny containers to hold special chemicals that fight rust. But making these containers strong, long-lasting, and effective is tough.
Predicting network traffic is a big deal. It helps keep things running smoothly. People have used different methods to do this. Some are old-school. Others are newer. One of the newer ones is called TSMixer. It's pretty good. But it has some problems. It struggles with patterns that repeat over time
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is a big deal for countries in the Asia-Pacific region. It's all about boosting trade and economic ties. But there's a twist. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is getting a makeover thanks to technology. This isn't just about keeping up with th
Work stress can really take a toll on people. It's not just about feeling overwhelmed. It can change how someone thinks and feels about their job. This is what a recent study dug into. It looked at how stress affects workers' minds and emotions. The study used a theory that connects thoughts and fee
In California, a farm worker faced a terrible accident during a recent immigration raid. The worker, who was not targeted by the authorities, climbed onto a greenhouse roof and fell about 30 feet. The worker was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. The United Farm Workers union initially re
People in Chile are getting bigger faces, and that's a problem for mask fit. A recent study looked at how faces have changed over the last decade and how well masks fit now compared to before. The study used two sets of data: one from 2013 with manual measurements and another from 2024 using 3D scan
Nurses in public hospitals across Northern Ethiopia are facing a growing problem: workplace violence. This issue is not just a local concern but a global one, with healthcare workers, especially nurses, often finding themselves in harmful situations. A recent study set out to understand how common
Scientists are always looking for better ways to study the brain. One tool they use is called PET scanning. This tool helps them see how different parts of the brain work. But the data from these scans can be tricky to understand. One method to make sense of this data is called spectral analysis. I
Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are stepping up as strong contenders in the world of energy storage. They are seen as a promising alternative to lithium-ion batteries, especially for large-scale applications. However, making SIBs that can handle different temperatures, deliver high performance, and last
