Scientists have come up with a new way to detect tiny amounts of sulfadiazine (SDZ) using a special nanopolypropylene surface. They created a molecularly imprinted polyacrylamide (PP@MIP) probe that works with a technique called Resonance Rayleigh Scattering (RRS). This probe helps to quickly and ac
Everyone heals differently, and it turns out that a patient's grit might play a big role in their recovery from knee surgery. Scientists have been digging into why some people bounce back quickly while others take longer. They've found that mental toughness, or resilience, can make a real difference
A study at Taif University in Saudi Arabia took a closer look at how faculty members view different leadership styles and how that affects their motivation. The researchers asked 74 teachers from the university to share their thoughts. They wanted to know if men and women saw leadership styles diffe
Ever thought about how exercise shapes your blood fats? As we age, these fats, called triglycerides, can build up and cause problems if we don't stay active. But here's a cool fact: regular exercise can make these fats shorter and more flexible, like stretching a rubber band. This means they might n
Financial companies use fundamental factor models to understand how asset returns are connected and to manage risk. But after big events like COVID-19, analysts might wonder if their risk models still fit well. Specifically, they want to know if, after accounting for known factors, the leftover part
This Thanksgiving, something unusual happened. Former couple Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner got together, not for a romantic reunion, but to volunteer. They joined the Midnight Mission to serve meals to 2, 000 homeless people in Los Angeles. This isn't the first time they've done this, even after t
Are you juggling between a computer for work and a tablet for fun? Microsoft's Surface Pro combines both into one sleek device. This year's Surface Pro, usually priced at $1, 199, is now down to $879 on Amazon for Black Friday. That's a whopping 27% off! Even better, the 256GB model, originally $999
Ever heard of a skin condition that mainly targets your fingers and toes? Well, meet Acrodermatitis Continua of Hallopeau, or ACH for short. This is a rare type of pustular psoriasis that loves to hang out on your distal phalanges—that's a fancy term for the tips of your fingers and toes. But here’s
Did you know that adults who've had a stroke and seem to be doing well are actually at the highest risk of falling? It might seem counterintuitive, but it's true. These folks are often more mobile and have mild motor issues, which makes their fall risk higher. The problem is, we don't have great way
Did you ever think your body has a tiny reporter named FGF21? This protein keeps an eye on your fat tissue and liver. When you're obese, your body makes more FGF21, like a warning that things aren't right. But, after special surgery, FGF21 levels drop. Why? Because the surgery helps your fat tissue
