Acute neuropsychiatric disorders in kids can happen suddenly and have many causes. Some, like Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS), are linked to infections. Researchers think that
European eels are born in the Sargasso Sea and travel far to reach freshwater rivers and lakes. Scientists found that these eels have unique traits that affect how they migrate. Some eels love to swim against strong currents, while others are great at climbing obstacles. Researchers studied four imp
Nutrition research is no walk in the park. Scientists often turn to animals that resemble us closely, like the rhesus macaque. These clever monkeys can help us understand human health issues better, but we rarely consider their environment and history. Let's dive into the world of the rhesus macaque
In the world of politics and finance, two big names are duking it out for a top spot in Donald Trump's administration. Howard Lutnick and Scott Bessent are both vying to become the next Treasury secretary, and things are heating up. Some Wall Street folks are saying Lutnick isn't experienced enough
Have you ever wondered how daily activities like walking, running, or just sitting around can impact your overall well-being? Especially when you’re recovering from a serious illness like kidney cancer? A recent study explored this very topic. It focused on patients who had surgery for localized ren
In forensics, detecting, segmenting, and visualizing latent fingerprints is crucial but time-consuming. Traditional methods involve destructive physical and chemical processes that can take hours to analyze a single fingerprint. Recently, a new laser-based technology has been developed to speed up t
You might have heard that Colorado is struggling with ozone pollution, especially in the Denver area. Many people are wondering why the state's plan to clean up the air, called the State Implementation Plan (SIP), isn't working as expected. To understand this, we talked to some experts who pointed o
Ever wondered how politicians communicate just by their facial expressions? A study explored this by watching 150 video clips of American politicians being interviewed. They found something surprising: politicians tend to mimic each other's facial expressions, whether they are agreeing or disagreein
In today's digital age, politics is everywhere online. But how can we really tell what people are reading? German researchers delved into this question, testing three methods to detect political texts: using lists of words, traditional machine learning, and deep learning. They ran over 66 models and
Imagine hearing the voice of King Richard III from more than 500 years ago. Thanks to advanced technology, this is now possible. A project led by British vocal coach Yvonne Morley-Chisholm has managed to recreate the voice of the late king, showing the world what he might have sounded like. This isn
