In a surprising discovery, scientists have found evidence of small lightning strikes on Mars. These tiny sparks were picked up by the microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover. The sounds were recorded during dust storms and dust devils, with 55 instances documented over two Martian years. These electrical discharges are similar to static electricity on Earth and were ...
In the world of social media, the way posts are arranged can actually change how we feel about people from other political groups. A recent study took a close look at this by using a special tool to rearrange posts on X during the 2024 US presidential campaign. This tool was designed to show more or fewer posts that had strong political opinions and negative attitude...
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is a degenerative joint disease that can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Managing OA often involves a team effort between the patient and their healthcare providers, including physiotherapists. A recent study explored how patients with OA and physiotherapists work tog...
Public health offices in several towns are at risk of closing. The proposal is being reviewed before a final decision. The plan is to shut down seven leased offices in the region. The board wants more information before making a final call. They asked the Medical Officer of Health to take another look and report back in December. The idea behind the closures is to s...
Tooth loss is a big deal. It affects how people eat, speak, and even feel about themselves. But why do some groups lose teeth more than others? A study looked into this, focusing on ethnicity and education. The study used data from the Health Survey for England between 1999 and 2005. It included adults aged 16 and older. The researchers checked how ethnicity and edu...
Google is making waves in the tech world with rumors of a new operating system. This isn't just any OS, though. It's a fusion of Google's existing technologies, Android and ChromeOS. The project, temporarily named "Aluminium OS, " seems to be Google's next big move in the software arena. The news broke through a job posting. Google was looking for a Senior Product M...
Ever wonder how your brain deals with weird or unexpected info? Well, it turns out your brain has a cool way of sorting things out. Scientists used EEGs to peek inside the brain and see what happens when we process odd data. They found that our brains use two main modes: automatic and controlled processing. In the automatic mode, the brain's frontal-parietal regions...
The UK government's recent budget has left many households feeling the pinch. Experts are saying that the amount of money people have to spend after taxes, called disposable income, is only going to grow by a tiny 0. 5% each year for the next five years. That's not great news for anyone trying to make ends meet. One big reason for this is that National Insurance, a ...
Black Friday is almost here, but deals are popping up all over, and Costco is no exception. Shoppers can snag some great bargains right now, not just on Thanksgiving weekend. From kitchen gadgets to holiday treats, there's something for everyone. First up, chocolate lovers will adore the Godiva Goldmark Assorted Chocolate Gift Box. It's a steal at $69. 99, down from...
In a surprising turn, Bible sales in the U. S. are soaring, even as fewer Americans consider religion a big part of their lives. This year alone, over 18 million Bibles have been sold, with a big jump in September. That’s when sales spiked after the passing of conservative Christian activist Charlie Kirk. The English Standard Bible, Adventure Bible for kids, and the ...