Tuberculosis (TB) is a major global health issue, and finding reliable ways to detect it early is crucial. One promising solution is using Lipoarabinomannan (LAM), a substance found in the cell walls of the bacteria that causes TB. Recent research has shown that LAM can be detected in very small amo
Ever wondered how moms and babies connect on a deeper level? It's not just about smiles and coos. Scientists looked into how moms and babies' heartbeats sync up, especially when moms have gone through a tough time during childbirth. They wanted to see if this syncing, or physiological synchrony, was
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made a bold move. He has promised to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule. This schedule is the one that keeps diseases like measles and polio at bay. He made this announcement while speaking to thousands of employees at the U. S. Health and Human Services agency.
The way we grow up can have a big impact on how we handle life's challenges when we're older. This is what a recent study found out. Researchers looked at people born between 1934 and 1944. They wanted to see if tough times in childhood and the atmosphere at home affected how well these people could
A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, has been making headlines lately. Why? Because there's a small chance it might hit Earth in 2032. NASA's latest estimate puts the odds at 3. 2 percent. That might not sound like much, but it's not zero either. First, let's talk about what this asteroid could d
Imagine trying to guess someone's age just by looking at their teeth. Sounds tricky, right? Well, that's exactly what researchers did with 1, 169 Turkish kids. They used four different methods to estimate the ages of these children. The first method was the Willems method. This is a popular way
Google has given its Tasks tool a big upgrade. Now, it's not just hiding in the corner of Google Calendar or tucked away in the Workspace sidebar. It's got its own website, Tasks. google. com. This means you can now access your to-do lists without any detours. The new site looks just like the old Ta
Trump is planning to slap a 25% tariff on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals as early as April 2. This move comes after he already imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods and a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. He hinted that these new tariffs could go even higher over the next
Imagine you have a skin issue. Who do you think is more likely to spot it? A skin doctor or someone else? A study looked into this, focusing on a big hospital system in California. They checked out the records of patients who had dermatitis. Dermatitis is a skin condition that can make your skin red
Imagine planets so hot that they make Earth seem like a cold winter day. These are the ultra-hot Jupiters, a special group of exoplanets that have scientists buzzing with excitement. Why? Because they offer a unique glimpse into the wild weather patterns that can happen in space. Over 5, 800 exopla
