Sports gambling has exploded in the US. A big court decision allowed many states to legalize it, not just Nevada. This means more people can bet on sports, even online. But there's a dark side to this boom. More people betting means more chances for gambling addiction. Gambling addiction is no joke
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up health systems and daily life around the world, but Indonesia felt it especially hard. This study looked at how anxiety and education levels affected the mental health of people who had COVID-19 in Indonesia. It also explored how spiritual intelligence played a role in
Plastic waste is a huge problem that everyone talks about. But, there's more to it than what we can see. Plastics are made with various additives, like plasticisers, to make them useful. When these plastics end up in water, the additives can leak out. This is bad news for aquatic life. Scientists ha
Asteroid 2024 YR4 is currently making headlines. This space rock is estimated to be between 131 and 295 feet wide. It was spotted by the Gemini South Telescope in Chile on February 7, 2025. The telescope is located high in the Andes mountains. This telescope is a powerful tool for spotting objects i
North Carolina is bracing for a winter storm set to hit on Wednesday. The storm is currently over the Western U. S. , with its energy centered over Washington state. This location is important because weather balloons will soon gather data from the storm, which will help refine the forecast. The st
TB is still a big problem in the Western Pacific. The World Health Organization (WHO) made a plan to fight it, called the Western Pacific Regional Framework to End TB. This plan is part of bigger global health goals, like the End TB Strategy and the Sustainable Development Goals. The plan has some
Academics often face a unique challenge: the constant overlap between their professional and personal lives. This isn't just about balancing work and life; it's about how the very nature of academic work blurs the lines between the two. Unlike typical 9-to-5 jobs, academia often demands irregular ho
Winter brings shorter days and less sunlight, which can affect our eyesight, especially for those with myopia or nearsightedness. The amount of natural light around us, called ambient illumination, changes a lot during winter. In snowy areas, light reflects off the ground, making things brighter. Bu
In Southern Africa, livestock farming is a big deal for food security and rural communities. But there's a big problem: the feed for these animals changes with the seasons, and not in a good way. When the dry season hits, plants die back, and leaves fall off trees. This means less food for the anima
Healthcare teams are the backbone of patient care, especially during crises like COVID-19. But, these teams face immense pressure, leading to high burnout rates. Resilience is key, but it's not just about individual strength. Teams can be resilient in two ways: adaptive and maladaptive. Adaptive re
