Imagine turning on the news and seeing non-stop coverage of a war. This was reality for many on October 7, 2023, when a conflict broke out between Israel and Hamas. How does this kind of media exposure impact our mental health? Let's dive in. First, let's talk about emotion regulation. This is our
President-elect Donald Trump's win is shaking things up globally, including in Europe. Politicians are worried about how this change might affect their strategies, especially in the Middle East. Trump’s victory highlights two key trends: incumbency is no longer an advantage, and voters are tired of
Did you know that your old t-shirts could be adding to the planet's plastic pollution? A recent study found that the global apparel industry spits out over 20 million tons of plastic waste each year. This isn't just from packaging; it's from the clothes themselves. Most of our clothes are made of sy
Ever wondered how scientists study baby mouse skin? It's all about the right tools! Researchers tested three enzymes—Trypsin, TrypLE, and Liberase—to break down baby mouse skin cells for closer examination. Trypsin and TrypLE were great at getting the deeper skin cells, but Liberase brought out the
New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-
As winter approaches, it's time to think about how snow, rain, and clouds might mess with your internet. Satellite internet is usually the biggest troublemaker, with signals having to travel over 22, 000 miles. If there's rain or heavy cloud cover along the way, your internet could go kaput. Even ca
It's finally happening – the College Football Playoff! One of the big matchups is between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Indiana Hoosiers. Both teams are 11-1, making it an exciting fight within the same state. While Notre Dame is the favorite, predictions can be tricky. The real worry isn't
COVID-19, caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2, has been a global issue since 2019. While vaccines and less severe variants have helped, people with weakened immune systems still struggle. They often don't respond well to vaccines and can get very sick from COVID-19. Experts have looked at how COVID-19 af
When it comes to treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), a type of liver cancer, lenvatinib is often the go-to treatment. But how does it stack up against other options? Researchers used a clever method called inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and network meta-analysis
Empathy is key to a nurse's job. It helps build a strong relationship between nurse and patient, leading to better care. A study looked into nursing students from universities in India and South Africa to see how empathetic they were. The students were asked to share their thoughts and feelings abo
