You wouldn’t expect a Sunday morning to start like this, but Fairfield County was in for a surprise. The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed that a tornado with winds exceeding 90 miles per hour touched down. The twister made its way through parts of the county, causing quite a ruckus. Since T
Colorectal cancer is no joke – it's the third most common cancer globally and the second most common in Saudi Arabia. It's also the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide. While its incidence is rising, high-income countries are seeing a decrease, thanks to effective screening programs. Bu
You know those festive winter gatherings? Well, they might come with an unwanted guest this year – the norovirus. The U. S. has seen a spike in its outbreaks, especially in places where people are close, like schools and cruise ships. In the week ending Dec. 5, the count was at 91 outbreaks. That's
The Los Angeles Rams secured a vital 13-9 win over the Arizona Cardinals, pulling them one step closer to clinching the NFC West title. The game-changing moment came in the final quarter when cornerback Ahkello Witherspoon intercepted a crucial pass. This victory follows the Bengals' win over the Br
Last night, Mississippi faced a brutal storm that unfortunately took at least one life. The Jackson metro area still saw rain falling, but the worst seems to be over. The severe weather warnings have expired, indicating the dangerous part of the storm has moved out. The storm brought a powerful lin
You might not realize it, but not all anesthesia-related safety events are reported. These events can provide valuable insights for improving patient safety. After closely examining our current systems and comparing them to what's out there, we found that our hospital didn't have a reliable way to t
Ever heard of mitoNEET? It's a protein found in the outer layer of our cell powerhouses, the mitochondria. This protein wasn't always easy to spot, but it was first noticed when scientists used a special drug derivative to label it. They named it mitoNEET because it was found near mitochondria. But
Imagine you're trying to figure out what caused a big earthquake in a coal mine. This is important for keeping workers safe. The problem is, the ground under the mine isn't uniform – it's anisotropic. This means it behaves differently in certain directions. If you ignore this during your calculation
Shanxi Province in China has seen quite a transformation over the past 40 years, from 1980 to 2020. Researchers have been studying how the mix of land used for production, living, and ecological purposes has been shifting. This study is crucial because understanding these changes can help in plannin
Ever wondered how AI can make physical education more effective? Well, a recent study used deep learning algorithms to help teachers understand their students' learning better. They used convolutional neural networks to find patterns in teaching images. And get this, they even created a neurocogniti
