It’s high time the U. S. Justice Department steps up to tackle the serious issue of suicides in federal prisons and jails. Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco recently revealed a sweeping plan to improve mental health care behind bars. This isn't just tweaking a few rules; it's a complete overhaul t
In the bustling city of Jhalawar, a striking gap exists in the immunisation of kids aged 12-23 months living in urban slums. More than a third of these children aren't fully immunised. A closer look reveals that kids from families with a lower standard of living are less likely to be fully immunised
SMU faces Clemson in the ACC championship game this Saturday. Despite being 2. 5-point favorites, SMU approaches the game as underdogs. They're up against a team with a passionate fan base and a strong history in the ACC. Rhett Lashlee, SMU's head coach, and his team are no strangers to road-like en
Ever thought about what happens to key elements in our soil when it gets washed away? Well, it’s not just about losing dirt. This study looked at the Rothamsted Research's North Wyke Farm Platform, where they found out how different elements like copper, cadmium, and zinc ride off with the eroding s
Imagine giant trucks rumbling through mines, but with a twist – no humans at the wheel. Scientists have been testing this out, putting these self-driving cars through a range of tests on different surfaces. They trialed various control systems, like PID (which is like a brain for machines), fuzzy PI
Researchers came up with a new method to check how many organochlorine pesticides are in edible oils. They used something called density tunable dispersive solid phase extraction, or DTDSPE for short. This method combines the extraction with a process called gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-
Ever wondered why sheep shed their wool in spring? It's all about the hair follicles! Dorper sheep are known for their quick growth and tasty meat. Each spring, some of these sheep naturally shed their wool. This is due to something called the hair follicle cycle. But here’s the catch: scientists ar
Sarcopenia, a loss of muscle mass and function with age, hits many seniors. But can a mix of strength training and traditional Chinese exercises like tai chi keep muscles stronger longer? Let's find out! First, what is sarcopenia? It's a natural part of aging, like wrinkles but for muscles. As we g
Imagine trying to capture a snapshot of something moving insanely fast, like a superhero dashing by. That's what scientists are doing with ultrafast electron beams. These beams are super tiny and move at the speed of light, helping researchers study really fast events that happen in just a fraction
Coping with a hurtful partner is tough. But when big bad things happen, like money troubles or natural disasters, the situation can get even worse. That’s what researchers found when they looked into how survivors of intimate partner violence (IPV) get help during stressful life events (SLEs) in wea
