On Thanksgiving, football fans enjoyed three exciting games. The Bears lost to the Lions due to a costly timeout mistake by their coach. The Cowboys, despite losing their starting quarterback, are still hoping for a playoff push. Lastly, the Packers dominated the Dolphins with a strong offensive and
After years of gridlock, there's finally a glimmer of hope in international plastic treaty talks. A large group of countries is pushing hard for a production cap to be included in the treaty. But not everyone is on board, and some nations are trying to water down the agreement. The talks in Busan, S
Ever wondered how smartphones might affect our memory as we age? A recent study took a close look at this very question. Researchers surveyed over 600 older adults about their everyday memory issues and smartphone skills. They found that people who were better at using smartphones had fewer problems
Ever wondered how computers can now track human movements like never before? The BioCV dataset is a fascinating blend of synchronized video footage, traditional motion capture with markers, and force plate data. Fifteen healthy people, both men and women, performed various motions like walking, runn
Scientists grew tobacco plants both outdoors in natural sunlight and under conditions that blocked UV rays. They found that the sunlight, especially its UV-A and UV-B components, significantly impacted the production of leaf phenolics. UV-A boosted anthocyanins but not flavonoids, leading to better
Imagine a 32-year-old woman noticing her hair thinning rapidly. At first glance, doctors might think it's alopecia areata, a common hair loss condition. But looks can be deceiving. This woman had something trickier: lichen planopilaris (LPP), a rare condition where the immune system attacks hair fol
European countries are taking action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by creating National Action Plans (NAPs). These plans aim to boost understanding and awareness of AMR. However, translating these targets into practical advice for general practitioners is where things get tricky. General pr
Have you ever thought about what happens to the plastic bags that hold your traditional Chinese herbal decoction? It's convenient for sure, but there might be some hidden trouble brewing inside. When these bags are filled with hot water, they release tiny bits of plastic, known as micro and nanoplas
These days, pharmaceutical companies are big fans of medicinal plants. Why? Because they are cheap and have fewer side effects than regular drugs. But, identifying these plants can be tough, time-consuming, and prone to errors. That's why researchers are excited about automatic classification of the
You might think that our planet's health is separate from our own. But it's not! They're connected like a big, intertwined puzzle. Sadly, we've been focusing too much on ourselves, which has led to increased pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and more. This harms both us and the environment. One b
