In the heart of Tennessee, a small stream named East Fork Creek has been under close watch. Scientists have been keeping tabs on it for a whole year, from May 2022 to May 2023. They were curious about how the stream's 'breathing' changes with the seasons and time of day. They set up month-long camps
Doulas, who aren't medical professionals but offer crucial support during pregnancy and childbirth, can really make a difference for patients and outcomes. However, their role in hospitals isn't always clear, and they often aren't part of the hospital staff. To make things better, we need system-wid
After a devastating crash that claimed 179 lives, investigators in South Korea have decided to send one of the plane's black boxes to the United States for further analysis. The Jeju Air flight was carrying 181 people when it made an emergency landing, hit a barrier, and burst into flames. Only two
Welcome to the New Year in Illinois! The state's lawmakers have been busy, passing a bunch of new laws that will affect how we live and work. Let's dive in and see what's changed. First up, there's a big deal with health insurance. The state has banned so-called "junk insurance" plans that don't co
Washington DC's Mayor Muriel Bowser had a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump, and she called it "great. " This is a big change from Trump's past statements about the city. During his campaign, he threatened to take over the district because of high crime rates. But now, it seems they have fou
Ever wondered how rural logistics can be made more efficient? Well, a recent study found a pretty neat solution. It turns out that combining trucks and drones can do wonders! Let's dig into it. Rural delivery, it's tough. Long distances, bad roads, and not many people around. Traditional methods ta
Cancer cells are known for their clever tactics to evade the body's immune system. One of these tricks involves manipulating the metabolic processes of cells in and around the tumor. Tumors gobble up glucose, their main energy source, and produce lactate. This creates a tough environment for immune
As COVID-19 restrictions eased, there was a surge in viral respiratory infections (VRIs). This increase might have raised the risk of invasive bacterial infections (IBIs), such as complicated pneumonia, sinusitis, and invasive group A streptococcus (iGAS). To understand these changes better, researc
You know how our body works? Each part has a job, and they all work together. Like, the hands grab food, the mouth eats it, and the belly digests it. If they don't work as a team, our body can't function well. The same goes for businesses. Working together is the secret sauce to their success. In t
Did you know that spending too much time sitting down can increase your risk of heart disease, even when you're young? A new study aims to find out which types of sitting and what lifestyle factors are most harmful for college students. By understanding when and why students sit so much, researchers
