Ever wondered how space travel affects astronauts' brains? It turns out, long missions have some interesting effects. Recently, NASA scientists checked how 25 astronauts' brains handled six months on the International Space Station (ISS). They used a special test called the "cognition battery" to se
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in domestic violence discussions on Persian social media. Experts didn't want to miss any signs, so they turned to AI for help. First, they used topic modeling to figure out what people were talking about. Then, they combined multiple algorithms to create a power
Imagine you're older and it gets harder to move around your home. Now, think about how tough it must be for those without much money and with mobility issues. This is where social assistive robots (SARs) and smart sensors come in. These tech tools can lend a hand and keep an eye on daily tasks, maki
Blood in the lungs, known as haemoptysis, is a serious concern for those born with heart conditions like congenital heart disease (CHD). When this happens, time is of the essence. Doctors need to quickly determine why the blood is there and how to stop it. Radiologists play a vital role by pinpointi
A Florida woman is about to find out her punishment for a fatal shooting. The shooting happened during a heated argument with her neighbor. The woman, who's white, shot her neighbor, who was Black. This case has stirred up some strong feelings in the local community. The woman could spend up to 30 y
Have you ever thought about how people feel connected to their community? Scientists recently checked this out by using a special scale called the Sense of Community Coherence Scale. They wanted to see if it could measure how understandable, manageable, and meaningful people find their community liv
You might now be wondering about glyphosate, a chemical commonly used in weed killers. It's a big deal because it can cause harm if it lingers in the environment. Scientists have just invented a clever way to spot glyphosate using tiny copper particles, or nanoprobes. These are made by mixing two ac
You might have heard about SGLT2 inhibitors, a type of medicine used to manage type 2 diabetes. But did you know they can increase the risk of genitourinary tract infections? A recent study dug deep into this topic, focusing on both first-time and recurring infections in patients taking these drugs.
The murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan in the United Arab Emirates has sparked global condemnation. The National Security Council (NSC) strongly denounced the crime, expressing solidarity with Rabbi Kogan's family, the Chabad-Lubavitch community, and all those impacted by the loss. This heinous act stands ag
Have you ever wondered how the type of coffee plant affects the tiny communities living in the soil and on the fruits? Scientists in Brazil decided to explore this question by studying different types of Coffea canephora, a popular coffee bean variety. They collected soil and fruit samples from six
