Imagine this: The Taliban in Afghanistan has made a new rule. They're telling all NGOs to stop hiring women or face closure. This isn't the first time they've tried to control NGOs and women's work. Two years ago, they told NGOs to stop hiring Afghan women because they didn't wear the Islamic headsc
As Week 17 continues, "Sunday Night Football" brings us a key matchup between the Atlanta Falcons and Washington Commanders. Both teams had setbacks today, with the Eagles and Buccaneers winning their games. Let's dive into how this game affects the NFC playoff picture. A win for the Falcons could
You know how President Trump used to be all about keeping jobs for Americans? Well, he's changed his tune about those H-1B visas that let skilled foreigners work in the U. S. Now, he's singing their praises, especially after his buddy Elon Musk and another pal, Vivek Ramaswamy, spoke up for them. T
Have you ever felt like making decisions is tough, especially when it comes to putting in effort? People with major depressive disorder (MDD) often face this challenge. Research shows that metabolic issues like insulin resistance and dyslipidemia, which are common in MDD, can mess with our reward sy
The Oldenburg Sentence Test (OLSA) is a popular German hearing test that helps determine speech recognition thresholds (SRT). It's commonly used to fit hearing aids and cochlear implants. However, there's no set standard for different ages yet. Scientists wondered if the time of day you take the tes
In the world of cattle farming, the parasitic tick, Rhipicephalus microplus, is a big problem. These ticks can develop resistance to the chemicals, called acaricides, that farmers use to control them. Researchers wanted to understand how and why this happens, so they studied these ticks on a farm us
The 17th edition of the annual banned-substance review just came out, and it's all about the latest findings in human sports drug testing. This one covers research published between October 2023 and September 2024. Just like before, the focus is on new ways to detect doping and figure out how certai
Substance use disorders are complex issues that are influenced by both our genes and our environment. One key player in this mix is serotonin, a chemical in our brain that's linked to how we feel and behave. Scientists have found that variations in the genes that control serotonin receptors might ma
Imagine you're a doctor trying to treat someone with a serious mental illness, like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression. It can be tough, right? Many people don't respond to the first treatment, and that's a problem. A group of scientists and doctors, called the Psych-STRATA consort
Long-distance runners are no strangers to bone stress injuries (BSIs). Traditionally, bone mineral density (BMD) has been the go-to measure for assessing these risks. But what if there's more to the story? Enter trabecular bone score (TBS), a newer metric that might offer a clearer picture. Res
