In late November 2024, scientists made an exciting yet concerning discovery near Keelung Port, northern Taiwan. Two adult specimens of gilthead sea bream (Sparus aurata) were found at a depth of roughly 20 meters. This is the first time this Mediterranean fish has been spotted in the northwestern Pa
Abusive head trauma, a severe child abuse injury, is a major killer of young kids. Doctors often rely on basic patient info from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to spot these cases. But what if there's more to the story? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) can dig deeper in
Have you ever wondered how athletes use heat to boost their performance or recovery? Passive heating, like sitting in a sauna or wearing a heat pack, can cause body temperature, sweat rate, blood flow, heart rate, and plasma volume to rise. These changes can help athletes in different ways, such as
Speech-Language Pathologists, often called SLPs, have a tough job. They help people of all ages improve their communication skills. That includes everything from chatting with friends to ordering food at a restaurant. But what happens when these SLPs work with families who speak different languages
Ever wondered how many steps you should take daily if you're dealing with high blood pressure? A recent study explored this very question. Researchers looked into how many steps hypertensive American adults take each day and how that relates to their risk of death from any cause, as well as heart-re
In a surprising turn of events, the Chargers almost closed the gap but the Texans' special teams had other plans. Quarterback Justin Herbert managed to toss an 86-yard touchdown pass to Ladd McConkey, despite facing a critical third-and-26. McConkey's catch and run saw him escaping several tackles a
Crime scenes are full of clues, but finding the right ones can be as tricky as finding a needle in a haystack. Forensic scientists often need help to detect explosives. Enter laser desorption-ion mobility spectrometry (LD-IMS), a cutting-edge technique developed by MaSaTECH. This method zaps samples
Meet the harlequin ladybird, a global pest controller with a hidden talent. This beetle, originally from East Asia, has become an invasive species in Europe and North America. Scientists found that when harlequin ladybirds eat the eggs of seven-spotted ladybirds, they stay healthy. But the seven-spo
In the fight against Ebola, scientists are exploring various treatments to save lives. One of these is remdesivir (RDV), a small-molecule antiviral drug. Researchers wanted to find out how effective different doses of RDV could be in protecting rhesus macaques from the deadly Ebola virus (EBOV). The
Intensive care units, or ICUs, are where the sickest patients go. They're at high risk of dying, so doctors need to keep a close eye on them. This means lots of data is collected. Thanks to teamwork, big open access databases have emerged. These databases have helped researchers publish many studies
