Imagine trying to guess someone's age just by looking at their teeth. Sounds tricky, right? Well, that's exactly what researchers did with 1, 169 Turkish kids. They used four different methods to estimate the ages of these children. The first method was the Willems method. This is a popular way to guess ages from teeth. The second method was the Cameriere-Europe...
Russian elections in 2011 and 2012 have a peculiar and surprising pattern in their numbers. These elections were not just about who won or lost. It was a surprising case of anomalies that seemed to favor the pro-government party, United Russia. This party is linked to the leader Vladimir Putin. A closer look at the official numbers reveals some inconsistencies. O...
When you break your arm in an emergency, doctors need quick and effective ways to reduce the injury. Two popular methods are the ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block and the Bier block. Let's look at the difference between these two techniques and how they stack up statistically. First, what exactly are these blocks? The ultrasound-guided supraclavicular block us...
You might wonder if all the health laws passed in New York over the last decade actually make a difference. A recent study dove into this question by looking at 13 different health areas and how they affected 311 hotline service complaints. The big finding? Legislation about hazardous materials seems to be paying off with noticeable improvements. Other areas showed c...
Over the past century, religions have seen their fair share of growth spurts and declines. Imagine each religion as a unique club that people join. Some clubs become incredibly popular, while others lose members over time. To really understand how these clubs change, scientists used a special math equation that usually describes how crystals grow. They looked at 58 ...
The Denver Broncos will need to keep the Baltimore Ravens' powerful run game in check. The Ravens' explosive runs account for 19% of their total rushing yards, making them one of the top teams in the league. The Broncos, however, are no pushovers. They've been solid against the run, allowing just 11% of their opponents' rushing attempts to go for 10 or more yards. I...