Did you know that some tiny molecules can change color and glow when they are together in water? Scientists have found a new way to make these molecules do this trick by adding a special ring to them. This makes the molecules change color in different liquids and even glow brighter when they are gro
The role of electronic health records (EHRs) in healthcare isn't always smooth sailing. For doctors in ICUs, managing these digital files can be a nightmare. The sheer volume of data is overwhelming. We're talking about vital signs, test results, medications, and notes—all getting piled onto the pa
The fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is under threat following disagreements over hostage releases. Hamas and Israel started finger-pointing with each other, claiming violations of the recent ceasefire deal. The deal, which has been in place for just three weeks, is feeling the strain as
Did you know there's a new player in town for managing atopic dermatitis (AD)? Tralokinumab is a medicine that works by targeting a key inflammatory pathway. Now, the big question was how well it works on different parts of the body. A group of 129 patients with moderate-to-severe
A new food hall, called Gather Cola, is set to make its debut in Columbia's BullStreet District. This isn't just about food. It's about creating a vibrant space where people can come together and enjoy a variety of local food vendors, shops, and entertainment options. The project
One of the key facts regarding how we experience the natural world is that droughts are notably disruptive and impact many things from the environment to how we live our daily social lives. First things first, droughts are very complex. This is especially true when we attempt to monitor them and an
Healthcare professionals, patients, and caregivers aren’t just interested in getting to know a person’s symptoms. They want to know how well treatments are working in the long term. This study delves into the opinions of patients with a type of condition called a functional neurological disorder (FN
Alcohol use disorder remains a major public health challenge in the United States. There are a number of new medications undergoing clinical trials. One promising example is semaglutide, the main ingredient in Ozempic. The drug's success in treating type 2 diabetes has paved the way for its explo
Intuition is common in our experience. It is our internal gut feeling about things and has a massive role in our impulses. But it seems that intuition is connected to how we perceive time. Or rather, how we mess up our perception of time. You see, when we feel happy, sad, or meh, our brains can mak
New fluorescent dyes have been brewing excitement in the science community. . What's so exciting you ask? The colorful compounds have push-pull topology. This means they are designed with different charges at either end. To top it off, these dyes have a special feature: a charge-transfer (CT) exci
