Sexual assault is a big problem around the world. It leaves deep scars on the mental health of those who go through it. Many services that help survivors are struggling with long waitlists. This is where brief interventions come in. They are short, quick helps designed to offer immediate support. Bu
A new approach in cancer treatment is making waves, focusing on smart nanotechnology. This method involves using tiny carriers to deliver treatments directly to tumors. These carriers, called nanophotothermal agents, have been designed to overcome several hurdles. The goal is to enhance stability
Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, are considering a move into Spanish football by potentially buying Malaga. This isn't just about adding another team to their collection. They want to use their experience from running Liverpool and the Boston Red Sox to help Malaga grow. They are particularl
The safety of filmmakers is under the spotlight after a disturbing event. A group of prominent actors have publicly criticized the Academy's response to the alleged assault and arrest of Hamdan Ballal. This is the Palestinian filmmaker who, along with others, won an Oscar for co-directing "No Othe
The Smithsonian Institution, a large network of museums and research centers, is in the spotlight. The Trump Administration has set its sights on changing what is taught and displayed there. President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday. This order aims to remove what the administration call
Translators play a vital role in connecting different cultures. They do this by acting as intermediaries between a source and a target language. Let's look at how they do this in the context of Chinese political texts. These texts are often rich with modal verbs, which express possibility, obligatio
Pituitary tumors, also known as PitNETs, are usually easy to remove. But sometimes, they have weird features. These features make surgery much harder. For instance, they might spread widely inside the skull. Or, they might have a tough, fibrous texture. They could also have an odd shape, wrap around
Researchers have been exploring the use of Aluminum/Scandium (Al/Sc) multilayers for optical applications in the extreme ultraviolet (EUV) range. These multilayers are particularly useful for wavelengths longer than the Sc M2, 3 absorption edge. One key challenge is improving the interface quality
There is a lot of talk about health tech these days. It is everywhere, and it is growing fast. But not everyone is jumping on the bandwagon, especially older adults. Why do some older folks say yes to health tech, while others say no? There are two main ideas that try to explain this. They are calle
In emergency rooms, patients who have experienced sexual assault often struggle to get HIV post-exposure prophylaxis, or PEP. This medication can prevent HIV infection if taken soon after exposure. A recent effort aimed to change this. The plan involved updating the electronic health records for sex
