The White House is making big changes to how science is handled in the US. They are pushing for what they call "gold standard science. " This sounds good, right? Not everyone thinks so. Many scientists are worried. Why? Because the plan puts political leaders in charge of checking scientific w
Stripes are everywhere this season, from high-end fashion shows to everyday clothing stores. Designers are loving them, and so should you. But why do people think horizontal stripes make you look wider? It's time to debunk this myth. The idea that horizontal stripes make you look wider is actually
Depression is not a one-size-fits-all condition. It affects people in different ways and has a high chance of coming back. Understanding how symptoms interact can help in managing this risk. A recent study looked into how connected symptoms are in people with depression and how this relates to the l
The political alliance between Donald Trump and Elon Musk is looking shaky. A big bill passed by the House last month has become a point of contention. Musk, who is stepping down from his government role, criticized it harshly. He called it a \""disgusting abomination\"" that would blow up the bu
The medical field is buzzing with the potential of artificial intelligence. It is changing how doctors perform surgeries. One area where this is happening is in urologic surgery. Robots are stepping in to assist surgeons. This is not science fiction. It is happening right now. These robots are not j
A recent incident in Boulder, Colorado, has ignited a heated debate. A man, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, allegedly set off a series of explosions at an event supporting Israeli hostages. This event has become a hot topic in political circles, especially for those pushing for stricter immigration policies.
In today's world, having a reliable wireless network is crucial. A new approach has been developed to make multiuser wireless networks better. This method uses something called Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RISs) to improve how well these networks work. The goal is to find the best way to pla
Nurse practitioners (NPs) have been facing a significant obstacle on their path to full practice authority (FPA). This hurdle is the transition to practice (TTP) hour requirement. This rule has been the main way to grant FPA since 2015. The TTP hour requirement is a set number of supervised practic
Neutrophils are the body's first line of defense. They release something called neutrophil extracellular traps, or NETs, during inflammation. These NETs are like a web that catches and kills invaders. But this web has a twist. It's made of DNA, histones, and other proteins, including an enzyme calle
Countries have different ways of handling infectious diseases. They use non-medical measures to control outbreaks. These measures can have big effects on both health and the economy. So, it's crucial to find the right balance. A new approach helps figure out which measures work best. It looks a
