Imagine dark mountain paths and broken roads. These are the daily challenges for healthcare workers in rural Nepal, making it tough to transport tuberculosis (TB) samples for testing. Enter the drones! A project launched these flying helpers to carry sputum samples swiftly to advanced labs. This stu
You might know Isaiah Evans as a high school basketball sensation, but college ball can be a different game. Many players struggle with this change, but not Isaiah. This Duke freshman showed patience and hard work pay off. After Duke beat Auburn, Cooper Flagg praised Evans. "It's not everyday you s
Did you know that where you live can impact the delivery of your baby? Let’s chat about how pregnancy care differs in rural and urban areas in the United States. In cities, expectant moms have a lot of choices. Urban hospitals offer a variety of obstetric specialists. These doctors focus on pregnan
SMU faces Clemson in the ACC championship game this Saturday. Despite being 2. 5-point favorites, SMU approaches the game as underdogs. They're up against a team with a passionate fan base and a strong history in the ACC. Rhett Lashlee, SMU's head coach, and his team are no strangers to road-like en
Three experienced climbers from the U. S. and Canada are missing after attempting to scale New Zealand’s tallest mountain, Aoraki, also known as Mount Cook. This high-altitude adventure gone awry has sparked a search that’s currently on pause due to harsh weather conditions. The climbers—Kurt Blair,
Snow and ice are causing trouble in six states, with winter storm warnings and advisories in place. Michigan and Indiana are the hardest hit, while New York, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Alaska also face challenges. The National Weather Service (NWS) warns that travel could be tough due to slippery roa
Hyde Park residents have been fighting for a community health center for years. Without one, they face long bus rides and late appointments. Irene Nakabonge-Lugude, a Hyde Park resident with health issues, often misses her bus and ends up late for her appointments. She's not alone. Many in Hyde Park
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is making big waves in medical education. Large Language Models (LLMs), part of generative AI, can generate realistic conversations. This is super helpful for training future doctors and nurses. Imagine practicing patient interviews with AI simulating real-life situation
Cyber Monday is here, and it's time to score great deals on Apple devices. Apple is betting big on MacBook gaming, making it a great time to pick up a DualSense controller. This Sony PS5 controller, no longer $74, is now just $54 at Best Buy thanks to its Bluetooth connectivity. Are you a frequent
Tobacco waste is a big problem, but it could also be a big solution. Scientists have been looking into how to reuse and recycle tobacco waste to make it eco-friendly. They studied 168 different tobacco extracts from four main types of tobacco: flue-cured, dark air-cured, Burley, and Oriental. These
