El Salvador hides a rich variety of ticks on its lands. From 2019 to 2021, researchers have found 216 ticks on dogs, wild animals, and even in the environment. These ticks aren't just any ticks; they're from 11 different species! Some of these include the Amblyomma species like dissimile and mixtum,
Have you ever thought about how your living conditions might affect your mental health? For Chinese international students returning home, this is a real concern, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent study looked into how these students feel about changes in where they live, their plans
The COVID-19 pandemic hit people's mental health hard worldwide, causing a lot of sleep problems like insomnia. This was due to sudden changes in lifestyles, worrying news, and fears of getting sick. A study in Singapore looked into how common insomnia was and what factors may cause it during the fi
Ever since a laptop belonging to Hunter Biden surfaced in 2020, questions have swirled about Joe Biden’s involvement in his son’s business deals. The president has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing, but evidence suggests otherwise. Photos from a 2013 trip to China show Joe Biden meeting with Hunter’s
You know how solving crimes often depends on finding and identifying body fluid stains? Well, scientists are making this task easier with the help of AI and a method called DNA methylation microarray screening. This process allows them to spot specific CpGs, which are tiny segments of DNA, in body f
Have you ever heard of a strange, rare thing happening in the spleen? Well, there's something called primary mucinous cystadenoma that's so rare, it's like finding a needle in a haystack. Doctors think it starts from small bits of pancreas or intestine that get caught in the spleen's surface, or fro
Lately, tools like ChatGPT have taken schools by storm. These AI-powered helpers, called large language models (LLMs), are changing how students find info and learn. But do they impact students' feelings and overall well-being? Well, not many studies have looked into that yet. Think of it like this
Imagine you're living with HIV and have to take pills every day. Sounds tough, right? Well, there's a newer option: a shot every month or two. But what do people think about this? Researchers asked 30 adults in the US who are currently on HIV treatment. They wanted to know if questions about their f
In the age of internet reviews, how a hotel responds to negative feedback can make or break its reputation. A recent study looked at how hotels in Beijing and London use language to deal with unhappy guests. It turns out, they have different ways of handling complaints. The study found that Chinese
President Joe Biden has stirred controversy by commuting death sentences of 37 convicted murderers. This action, combined with his lax border policies, sends a confusing message about law and order. Biden's selective commutations and politically motivated shifts on capital punishment raise questions
