Imagine having a super-efficient sponge that can soak up tiny, harmful chemicals from water and even fish. That's basically what scientists have created with a new polymer. This polymer, made from a substance called 4-pyridinemethanol, is like a tiny, porous magnet for troublesome chemicals. These
The Ethiopian government has a big plan to tackle malnutrition over the next ten years, called the Food and Nutrition Strategy (FNS 2021-2030). Experts did some math to figure out how much money is needed to make this plan happen. They found out that it would cost around US$2. 55 billion over ten ye
After years of steering Thomas Jefferson's Science Olympiad team to victory, Rich Bender and Carol Haller have stepped down. Their retirement means more free time, but it also leaves a big gap in the world of middle school science competition. They've been the brains behind 31 straight state titles
Have you ever thought about the dangers faced by the people who keep our hospitals clean? Sanitary workers in public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia are at a high risk of injuries. This isn't just because of unsafe tools or nasty workplace conditions. It's also due to overlooked risk factors and a lac
Imagine you're living in Ethiopia and dealing with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). This isn't just about staying alive; it's about living well. But how do patients in low-income countries like Ethiopia fare compared to those in wealthier nations? That's what researchers set out to find. They focuse
The EQ-5D, a popular tool for measuring health-related quality of life worldwide, hasn't been thoroughly tested among Ethiopian cervical cancer patients. This tool, which covers five dimensions at five levels, is used to assess overall health and well-being. However, there's a gap in knowledge about
Imagine this: Ukraine has hit Russian ships in the Caspian Sea, way beyond its borders. It's like trying to hit a bullseye from miles away! A Ukrainian official, Andriy Kovalenko, shared on Telegram that Kaspiysk port in Russia was targeted. Kaspiysk is in Dagestan, near the Caspian Sea. Russia's l
Cervical cancer is a significant global health problem, with around 600, 000 new cases and 340, 000 deaths reported in 2020. Early detection through screening is crucial, yet only 5% of eligible women in Ethiopia are being screened. This raises a critical question: What's preventing women from getti
Fertility plays a big role in shaping the population of a country—its size, structure, and makeup. Knowing what people want when it comes to having kids, also known as fertility preferences, helps predict population growth. This study looked into how differences in using key maternal health services
Dario Amodei, the boss of Anthropic—a company backed by giants like Google and Amazon—has a dream. He sees a future where Artificial Intelligence (AI) solves humanity's biggest problems. Think no more poverty, depression, or even PTSD. Plus, medicine could advance tenfold! But hold on, these are jus
