Imagine trying to improve how we deal with harmful ammonia emissions. Scientists have found a way to do this by tweaking titanium dioxide, a common catalyst. They mixed titanium dioxide with copper using a method called sol-gel. This new catalyst, called xCu-TiO2, turns out to be much better than ot
Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain behind bars until his trial, as a federal judge has denied his request for a $50 million bail package. The judge, Arun Subramanian, believes that no conditions can guarantee the safety of the community. The decision was based on Combs' alleged history of violence, incl
China's community mental health services, spearheaded by the Management and Treatment Services for Psychosis (MTSP), cater to over 4 million long-term schizophrenia patients. Despite the large number of people served, the day-to-day abilities and challenges faced by these patients are often overlook
Researchers from Hong Kong set out to compare the records on medication use and deaths among people with schizophrenia in two major electronic health record systems: the Clinical Management System (CMS) and the Clinical Data Analysis and Reporting System (CDARS). Their goal? To check how reliable th
Ever heard of leishmaniasis? It's a sneaky disease caused by some super tiny creatures called Leishmania tropica and Leishmania infantum. These crafty parasites have a mind-blowing trick up their sleeve. They can hide inside our bodies for ages, waiting for the perfect moment to strike again. That m
In a surprising move, California Governor Gavin Newsom is giving electric car buyers a boost – but with a twist. He's brought back a cash incentive program, aiming to make clean cars more affordable for everyone. However, there's a catch: Tesla, a big name in the electric vehicle world, isn't invite
Imagine this: California Governor Gavin Newsom has a plan up his sleeve if President-elect Donald Trump ousts a federal tax credit for electric vehicles. He's talking about restarting the state's Clean Vehicle Rebate Program, which has previously offered financial incentives on over 590, 000 vehicle
Here's a puzzle for you: what happens when bird flu hits dairy cows? Well, it turns out that their milk can become a hotspot for the virus. This isn't just some imaginary scenario; it's happening in California right now. Health officials have found bird flu—specifically the H5N1 strain—in a batch of
Ever heard of a myxopapillary ependymoma (MPE)? This unusual tumor typically grows in the lower part of the spinal cord or the tail end of the spinal cord. It's quite rare to find it elsewhere, especially in the brain. But guess what? Recently, there was a case of MPE found in the fourth ventricle o
Let's talk about a big change in Santa Monica, California. In 2014, a law called Proposition 47 was passed. This law changed how some crimes are punished. Before Prop 47, certain crimes like theft and drug possession were felonies. After Prop 47, these crimes became misdemeanors, meaning the punishm
