The Hudson River saw another tragic helicopter crash on Thursday. This time, a tourist chopper went down, taking the lives of a pilot and a Spanish family of five. This incident was not a surprise to those who have been advocating for stricter regulations on helicopter tourism in New York City. The
A man from Derbyshire, England, was surprised to find out that his tattoo was used by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify members of a Venezuelan criminal gang. The gang, known as Tren de Aragua (TdA), has been a subject of interest for law enforcement agencies. Pete Belton, a 4
Dr. Robby Robinavitch, played by Noah Wyle, is a dedicated doctor at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital. He has a tough job, working long shifts in the emergency room. His 15-hour shift is particularly hard on him. Robby is haunted by the memory of his mentor, Dr. Montgomery Adamson, who passed away
The world's rivers have a secret. They shape the landscape and manage carbon in ways that are often overlooked. About 10% of the continents are covered by river floodplains. These areas act like giant reactors. They alter particles from mountains before sending them to the oceans. The time partic
In a recent experiment, researchers wanted to see how personality affects how we feel during conversations. They gathered 90 volunteers and recorded their reactions while they were asked to share facts or opinions. The participants were also encouraged to engage in emotionally charged discussions an
Clinical trials are crucial for developing new treatments. However, some groups are often left out. This is a big problem because it means the treatments might not work as well for these groups. One such group is young adults. They are an important group to include because they will be the ones usin
In the world of military medicine, there is a clever strategy known as reverse triage. This method is not as well-known as traditional triage. But it is just as important. It is used to save lives in chaotic and dangerous situations. The idea is to send the most critical patients away from the dange
Latin America is a vibrant mix of cultures, but it faces big problems. Political ups and downs and money troubles make it hard to have good healthcare for everyone. This is especially true when it comes to fighting cancer. Money issues in healthcare make it tough to do good research and provide top-
In Denmark, a recent study looked at how well ivermectin works against strongylid worms in horses. These worms are everywhere and can make horses very sick. One big problem is that these worms are getting resistant to the drugs meant to kill them. Some countries in Europe have made rules to limit ho
The world of chemistry is full of surprises. Rare-earth elements have been in the spotlight for their ability to catalyze reactions between certain molecules and alkenes. For a long time, scientists focused on how these elements drive reactions forward. They saw the substrates, like 2-ethylpyridine,
