Hospitals can be scary places for kids. They're away from home, surrounded by unfamiliar faces, and dealing with pain and stress. But what if a friendly robot could make their stay a bit easier? That's the question researchers wanted to answer. They looked at many studies to see if social robots cou
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is making waves in Washington. A high-ranking Social Security official recently stepped down after refusing to hand over sensitive recipient data to Musk's team. This isn't the first time Musk's crew has butted heads with long-time government wo
Imagine working hard to make sure seniors get affordable medicines, or to stop dangerous chemicals from getting into our food. Imagine fighting to lower the high maternal death rates in America. These were the jobs of thousands of dedicated government employees. But suddenly, they found themselves o
Supercapacitors are becoming more popular as they offer a lot of power and last a long time. These are great for helping the environment by storing energy in a more sustainable way. Lots of smart people have been studying them and have found some really useful information. This is where things get i
Nursing students face a challenging task. They must think quickly and make smart choices. This is where simulation-based learning (SBL) with technology steps in. Picture this: students practicing real-life situations using virtual reality, augmented reality, and other advanced tools. It's like a ser
Imagine shining lasers deep into the body to create powerful waves. This isn't science fiction; it's a real idea scientists are exploring. For a long time, lasers have been used in medical imaging, but creating strong shear waves deep inside the body has been a challenge. Most research has focused o
Ever wondered how different species manage to coexist in the same environment? Scientists have been trying to figure this out for a long time. Recently, a theory called modern coexistence theory (MCT) has helped researchers test how species can live together, evolve, and persist in various settings.
Women are living longer, and with that comes a host of aging-related health issues. One often overlooked aspect of this is the role of the ovaries. These small organs are more than just the source of female hormones and ovulation. They act as the body's hormone command center, sending signals that a
Imagine a disease that causes a high fever and messes with your blood clots. This is Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS). It's a new infectious disease that's been popping up in Asia. Researchers have been digging through studies to understand it better. They found that SFTS
YouTube's recommendation system has been blamed for creating "filter bubbles" and pushing people into "rabbit holes, " making them more polarized. But does it really have that much power? A study with nearly 9, 000 participants tried to find out. They created a fake YouTube with real videos and ma
