Perfectionism is not just about aiming high. It can also lead to a lot of stress. A recent study looked at how being kind to yourself and staying aware of your thoughts can help. The study involved 154 adults. They filled out surveys about their perfectionism, self-kindness, and moods over two week
Fungi are wily opponents. They can alter their form to evade the effects of medications. Scientists chose two familiar fungi, Aspergillus fumigatus and Candida albicans, to observe their reactions to two common antifungal drugs: AmBisome and Caspofungin. AmBisome is quick. It halts fungal growth ra
Wildfires in LA County left more than just ashes and destruction. They also left a trail of health issues that surprised researchers. A recent study found that after the January wildfires, emergency room visits for heart attacks spiked. This was unexpected, as heart attacks are not typically linked
A new flu strain is causing a surge in illnesses earlier than usual, and it's hitting hard. This year, the influenza A H3N2, specifically the K variant, is spreading quickly across the globe and in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an 8. 1% increase in positi
The world of science is changing. It's not just about lone geniuses anymore. It's about teams. And for the past 15 years, people have been meeting to talk about how to make teamwork in science better. This year, the big meeting happened online. It was called "Insights on the Science of Team Science:
Climate change is not just about melting ice and rising seas. It's also about money. Recent research shows that climate change is already costing the United States a pretty penny. The study looked at how changes in weather patterns are affecting the economy, not just in one place, but all over the c
The U. S. is making big moves to boost its tech scene. The government is planning to hire 1, 000 specialists for a new "Tech Force" to work on AI and finance projects. This is a big deal because the U. S. has been falling behind in tech and shipbuilding since World War II. But now, companies from ot
Bacteria are sneaky. They find ways to survive even when we throw powerful medicines at them. One of the trickiest is Staphylococcus aureus, especially the kind that doesn't respond to many drugs, like MRSA. Scientists have been working hard to find new ways to beat these tough bacteria. They creat
New Jersey recently experienced a significant winter storm that left a notable impact on several counties. The storm brought substantial snowfall, with some areas receiving up to 8 inches or more. The highest accumulations were observed in Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, and Sussex cou
Pennsylvania is in for a rough ride this week. After a recent snowfall, a frigid arctic blast is sweeping through the central part of the state. This isn't just any cold snap; it's bringing dangerously low temperatures and strong winds that could make it feel even colder. The National Weather Servi
