A German backpacker, Carolina Wilga, made headlines after surviving 12 days in Australia's harsh Outback. She vanished on June 29, last seen in the tiny town of Beacon, where only 123 people live. A day after her abandoned van was found, a local spotted her wandering a forest trail, weak but unhurt.
Researchers recently responded to feedback about their study on formamidinium tin iodide nanocrystals. The original work aimed to reduce impurities in these tiny particles, specifically focusing on tin(IV) impurities. The feedback came from A. Dhingra, who raised some points about the research. The
In Bangladesh, the focus is on improving sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). This is key for people's health, happiness, and the country's growth. To make a real difference, it's important to involve those who are most affected. A recent effort aimed to figure out the most pressing re
In the world of research funding, a new idea is being put to the test. What if the people applying for grants also got to review the applications of others? This is called distributed peer review. It's a way to get more researchers involved in deciding who gets funding. Some folks are trying this o
Heart patients with mechanical aortic valves often need blood thinners for life. These meds, called vitamin K antagonists, stop dangerous clots from forming on the new valve. The usual target for blood thinning, measured by INR, is 2. 5. But some patients have extra risks. If they have atrial fibri
In Aotearoa New Zealand, a vital service called 1737 Need to Talk has been making waves since its launch in mid-2017. This service lets people reach out for mental health support via phone or text, offering a lifeline to those in need. The goal? To understand how this service is being used and who's
David Mauzerall, a name that echoes through the halls of scientific discovery, turned 95. His journey, filled with groundbreaking work in photochemistry and photobiology, has left an indelible mark on the world of science. At The Rockefeller University, he spent his career unraveling the mysteries o
Sports can be a powerful tool to help kids grow in many ways. They can improve physical health, boost mental well-being, and build social skills. This is especially true for kids who might not have access to many opportunities. But measuring how well these sports programs work can be tricky. One bi
Research in hospitals is vital for medical progress, but it comes with big ethical questions. When patients are sick and in the hospital, it's not always easy to do research the right way. Doctors and researchers must think carefully about how to protect patients while still learning new things. Th
In Germany, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, something interesting happened with genes and education. Scientists looked at how genes linked to education behaved differently in East and West Germany around the time of reunification. They used a special tool, a polygenic index, to study this. This
