These days, surveillance tech is being used a lot in places where people get mental health care. It's often said that these tools make things safer and cheaper. But not everyone is sure if they're a good idea. Especially since there's not much research on them, and they might cause problems or raise
Did you know that zombies and reality TV go way back? In 2008, Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, made a show called Dead Set. It was about people stuck in a Big Brother house during a zombie apocalypse. There were even real people trying to outrun fake zombies in a BBC show called I Surv
Ever wondered what keeps African genets busy at night? Two types of genets, the small-spotted and Cape genets, were studied to find out how seasons and competition affect their nightly activities. These tiny carnivores live in the same area but have slightly different habits. Scientists tracked them
Ever been in an emergency with an infectious disease worry? The Collapsible Aerosolized Particle Enclosure, or CAPE, is a tent designed to protect both patients and healthcare workers from airborne germs. This study chatted with emergency department patients to see what they thought of the CAPE. The
Imagine you're a rice farmer trying to improve your crop. You might wonder, how can we make rice produce more seeds? Scientists found that a specific gene in rice, called OsSPL5, can actually boost cross-pollination – the process where pollen from one plant fertilizes another. This increases the num
Think about what you see when you look at a woman's breasts. Yeah, it's a personal thing, right? Turns out, doctors need to think about this too, especially when treating breast cancer. They're not just focused on the health part; they're also considering how much of the breast each patient is comfo
Imagine you're caring for someone with cancer in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. It's a tough job, right? But what if having a strong support system could make it a bit easier? That's what a recent study looked into. They wanted to see how perceived social support affects stress, anxiety, d
Imagine if we could predict where road accidents might happen just by looking at where people break traffic rules. That's what this paper is all about. It tries to figure out if traffic violations can serve as warning signs for unsafe areas on roads. First, let's talk about what kind of traffic vio
Everyone heals differently, and it turns out that a patient's grit might play a big role in their recovery from knee surgery. Scientists have been digging into why some people bounce back quickly while others take longer. They've found that mental toughness, or resilience, can make a real difference
Imagine a country struggling to provide healthcare, yet each year, many of its doctors and dentists choose to leave. This isn't some far-off scenario; it's the reality in Nigeria. Over the past 15 years, a significant number of healthcare professionals have been packing their bags, leaving behind a
