In a tragic turn of events, a woman's body was discovered, raising the death toll to nine after a bridge in northern Brazil collapsed. The bridge, linking Maranhao and Tocantins states, gave way on Sunday, causing several vehicles to plummet into the Tocantins River. Authorities confirmed that four
Ever thought about how new medicines get tested? It's through clinical trials, but they can be a bit of a mess right now. Imagine trying to find a specific book in a huge, disorganized library – that's what it's like for doctors and researchers today. Advocates have a clever idea: create a nati
Breast cancer is a major health concern for women worldwide, including those in Taiwan. Early detection is key, and imaging techniques like mammograms and ultrasounds play a big role. But, these methods alone aren't perfect. To make diagnosis better, scientists are combining these two methods. This
When it comes to making universities inclusive for students with intellectual disabilities, what do the teachers think? Researchers set out to find answers by talking to professors from Spain, Italy, and Portugal. They analyzed the discussions using Grounded Theory, looking at how important certain
In Washington, a horrible event struck the Wild Felid Advocacy Center. Over the course of a few weeks, bird flu claimed the lives of 20 big cats, which is more than half of the sanctuary's population. Located in Shelton, this non-profit sanctuary is now under quarantine to halt the spread of the vir
The Steelers' playoff dreams are hardly shining bright after they lost their third straight game to the Kansas City Chiefs, 29-10. This loss means they won't face the Chiefs in the first round of the playoffs anymore, especially since the Chiefs now hold the top seed and a bye week. The Steelers are
Clinical trials are a big deal when it comes to checking if new vaccines or medicines are safe and work as they should. These trials are tricky and take a lot of time. They need the help of government officials, trial sites, researchers, and the whole health system. In recent years, many of these tr
Soft actuators today often rely on a single driving method, making it tough to handle complex, multi-directional movements. Scientists have crafted a new type of actuator using MXene, a special material, combined with a unique wrinkling structure. By adding n-hexane and letting it evaporate quickly,
At the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, a sudden outbreak of bird flu has taken the lives of 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger and various species like cougars, lynx, and bobcats. The sanctuary faced this crisis between late November and the middle of December. Mark Mathews, t
Imagine trying to walk with a prosthetic leg that doesn't fit quite right. It's not just uncomfortable; it can cause real problems, like skin irritation and poor mobility. The main issue? The size of the residual limb (the part of the leg left after amputation) can change over time, leading to a mis
