You'd think running is just about putting one foot in front of the other, but many runners also visit doctors before long races. A study looked into who these runners are, what doctors do for them, and how things turn out. The study found that about a third of runners in a 60, 609 person race got me
Ever wondered how Norway prepares for a nuclear emergency? Numerical models are a big help! They quickly predict where radioactive particles might go, so officials can take the right emergency actions. These models also help understand how these particles move in air and water. But there are lots of
Imagine trying to sell nuclear materials like uranium and plutonium to an Iranian general. That's exactly what Takeshi Ebisawa, a suspected Yakuza boss, was up to. US authorities caught him red-handed in 2021 during an undercover operation. Ebisawa, a 60-year-old Japanese national, pleaded guilty in
A leader of Japan's Yakuza crime syndicate, Takeshi Ebisawa, pleaded guilty to trafficking drugs, weapons, and nuclear material. He was caught trying to sell weapons-grade plutonium to an undercover agent posing as an Iranian general. Ebisawa's criminal activities went beyond drugs and weapons. He a
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and confocal microscopy are crucial tools in eye imaging. OCT gives quick, non-invasive images but can have clarity issues and motion artifacts. Confocal microscopy provides high-resolution, detailed color images but is invasive and raises ethical concerns. To comb
Have you ever wondered what the "T" in TGL stands for? Well, it's a bit of a mystery! TGL is a new golf league started by famous golfers Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy, along with sports executive Mike McCarley. While "G" for golf and "L" for league make sense, the "T" has everyone scratching their he
Namazi Hospital saw a fascinating case in 2024. A 46-year-old woman arrived with a broken tibia and a popliteal artery injury. The team first secured the tibia using an external fixator, then repaired the popliteal artery. Two weeks later, they removed internal implants due to an abscess. Unfortunat
Get ready to dive into the future of tech and gadgets! The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 is about to kick off in Las Vegas, and it's set to be a big one. SlashGear has been covering this event for nearly two decades, and this year is no exception. They'll be on the ground, exploring the vast
It's no secret that property crime is a big worry for many people. But simply passing new laws won't fix the issue if the police, prosecutors, and courts aren't on board. Offenders need fair consequences and appropriate bail. Many have substance abuse problems, and drug treatment courts can help. By
With winter break ending, schools in North Texas are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast. A mix of snow and rain is expected later this week, which could lead to school closures or changes in schedules. The National Weather Service predicts the most impact will be felt on Thursday and Friday
