Chemicals can be harmful to the environment, but testing each one is a slow process. Scientists have found a way to speed this up using something called graph neural networks (GNNs). These networks can predict how harmful a chemical might be to tiny microbes called nitrifiers. These microbes are imp
Waterborne bacteria are a big deal for public health. They can cause infections, and some of them are resistant to antibiotics. This makes them even more dangerous. Scientists have created a model to understand how these bacteria spread in recreational water and how they can cause urinary tract infe
Imagine this: A crime scene. A kiss, a bite, a lick. A trace of saliva left behind. This is not a love story. It's a forensic puzzle. DNA from saliva can stick around, even after the act. This is not new news. But, what if we could use it better? What if we could find more clues from it? DNA is lik
Christian healthcare chaplaincy is at a turning point. Healthcare is getting more complex and specialized, with a big shift towards outpatient care. There are also financial pressures and an aging population with chronic health issues. On top of that, global health crises are adding to the challenge
Amazon is about to shut down a handy feature that lets you download your Kindle books to a computer and transfer them via USB. This feature was originally designed for Kindle users with older devices that lack Wi-Fi connectivity. It has also been a lifesaver for those who want to keep a backup of th
Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, saw a sudden influx and then a swift departure of Venezuelan migrants. The Trump administration had a brief stint of using the U. S. military base as a holding area for migrants. This was a surprise move, as it was only a few weeks ago that the administration decided to use the
AI is becoming a big deal in healthcare. It's changing how doctors and nurses do their jobs. But there's a big problem. People don't trust AI. This lack of trust is a huge hurdle. It's stopping AI from being used more widely in healthcare. Why is this happening? Experts can't agree on what trust in
Psychotropic drugs are everywhere. They're among the most commonly prescribed medicines worldwide. These drugs can have serious effects on the environment. They can hurt other organisms even in tiny amounts. But what happens to these drugs when they go down the drain? Not much, it turns out.
In today's world, things are getting more complicated. People are facing big problems that affect both society and the environment. These issues are so complex that they can't be solved by simple, straightforward solutions. Instead, people are looking at big, systemic changes that can really make a
Copper and iodine can form tiny, cube-shaped structures called cubane-type metal clusters. These tiny cubes can change shape when exposed to light. This is not new, but scientists have struggled to capture these changes in real-time. Recently, researchers used a technique called time-resolved X-ray
