Silicon and diamond detectors are now commonly used to measure the energy deposited by ion beams in water during radiation therapy. This energy is described by a value called dose-averaged linear energy transfer (LET). The problem is that these detectors don't always give accurate readings. The reas
In a surprising turn of events, an illegal immigrant from Mauritania was recently arrested in Indiana. He was driving a semi-truck with a Michigan commercial driver’s license. This incident raises serious questions about how illegal immigrants are obtaining these licenses and who is responsible for
Android phones are now super powerful. They can do almost everything a computer can. This includes connecting to cool USB gadgets. These gadgets make life easier and more fun. They range from useful tools to quirky items that come in handy. One handy gadget is the Samsung Type-C Flash Drive. It off
Senator Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor from Louisiana, recently shared his thoughts on healthcare reforms in an interview. He emphasized the need to shift the focus from insurance companies to individual patients. Cassidy highlighted that current healthcare plans often come with high deductibles, ma
Madison LeCroy had a busy day at BravoCon in Las Vegas. She spent hours meeting fans, taking photos, and joining panel discussions. But her day took a sudden turn when she was involved in a car accident on the way back to her hotel. Instead of joining Andy Cohen and other Bravo stars on stage, Madi
In a shocking display of neglect, Oswego County's Department of Social Services (DSS) repeatedly ignored pleas for help regarding Danielle Killmore, a vulnerable adult with developmental disabilities. Despite multiple calls reporting deplorable living conditions—including trash, rodents, and no runn
First Nations' deep connection to the land offers valuable insights into environmental accounting. The UN's SEEA-EA framework aims to blend environmental and economic data. It organizes ecosystem details, measures services, and tracks changes over time. But how can it better include First Nations' v
The world scrambled to vaccinate people against COVID-19. Many countries used complex methods to decide who got the vaccine first. One such method was a study that tried to combine different mathematical models. The goal was to prioritize vaccine doses for those who needed them most. The study had
People with kidney transplants often face a tough battle. Their bodies are kept from rejecting the new kidney with drugs that weaken their immune system. This makes them more likely to get infections, especially in their lungs. Traditional methods of finding these infections might not be enough. A r
In the United States, Black communities have faced significant challenges in trusting medical institutions. This distrust is rooted in historical and ongoing racial injustices. The COVID-19 pandemic made these issues even more visible. For instance, Black individuals died from COVID-19 at a rate 3.
