Ever thought about how Australian nursing students get ready for mental health jobs? A recent study, following a method called PRISMA-ScR, found 31 studies conducted in English between 2000 and 2023. What do these studies say? They reveal that well-structured clinical placements can reduce the stigm
Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to introduce congestion tolling for driving into central Manhattan is facing fresh objections. The new start date is set for January, but many are questioning her leadership. Initially paused in June, the toll will now be $9, with $2. 25 at night, instead of $15 during t
Studying how neurons connect in the brain is tough. The traditional method, called patch clamping, is slow and requires a lot of effort. Scientists have come up with a new way to make this process faster and more efficient. Instead of taking all the tiny electrodes out every time, they clean just on
As electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, a big problem is what to do with all the old batteries. Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) with LiFePO4 (LFP) cathodes are common, but they wear out and can't be easily reused due to damage. This is because they lose lithium and their structure gets messed u
Thinking of joining the "No Spend November" bandwagon? Experts have a few things to say about that. This challenge encourages people to only spend on essentials like food, rent, and bills for a month. The main goal? Avoid holiday debt while boosting savings. Sounds good, right? But there's a catch.
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is a protein that helps control which genes get turned on or off in our cells. Scientists thought that different chemicals, called ligands, would fight for the same spot on PPARγ to do their job. But it turns out, they can actually work togeth
Acclaimed filmmaker Shekhar Kapur is setting up a film school in Mumbai's Dharavi, focusing on AI in filmmaking. This isn't his first venture in the area; he's already run The Dharavi Project with renowned composer A. R. Rahman, helping several students gain national fame. Kapur believes AI is the f
Big bone losses are tricky to fix, and getting your own bone for a graft isn't always easy. That's where 3D printing comes in. Scientists recently created a special bone-like material using a type of polymer called poly(trimethylene carbonate) or PTMC. They mixed it with tiny bits of a bone-building
A small Finnish company has made a big splash in the tech world. They've developed a special coating that makes screens and surfaces smudge-free. This isn't any ordinary coating – it's so thin you can't even see it. It can be used on metal, glass, and plastic. It protects devices from scratches, smu
Imagine you're in college and taking online classes. It might be challenging, right? But did you know that your parents' support can make a big difference? While there's been lots of talk about how important parent support is for teens in online school, not much attention has been given to college s
