Robotic bariatric surgery is becoming more common around the world. But how does a hospital get better at it? A recent study looked at how one hospital improved its robotic bariatric surgery over five years. They tracked how long operations took, how well the operating room was used, and how much it
In the struggle against water scarcity, a groundbreaking solution has emerged. A new material can pull large amounts of water from the air, even in extremely dry conditions. This material is a super-hygroscopic composite, or CHG for short. It's made from a mix of natural and synthetic components. Th
June 3rd will kick off a special event honoring veterans and active military personnel. This event is part of the ongoing Memorial Day celebrations and marks the 80th anniversary of World War II's end. It will feature a mix of local celebrities and veterans sharing their stories and performing songs
Stomach blockages are a serious issue. They can make it hard for food to pass from the stomach to the small intestine. This condition is known as gastric outlet obstruction or GOO. For a long time, the go-to solution was surgery. This involved creating a new path for food to bypass the blockage. How
In Southeast Asia, the roar of cities is a constant companion. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) nations share a common challenge: noise pollution. A recent study dug into noise levels and laws in these countries. It compared them with standards in places like Australia, Canada, and
Fenugreek, a popular herb, thrives in sandy soils when given the right care. Scientists have been testing different amounts of compost to see how it affects fenugreek growth. They tested four different amounts of compost: none, 12 tons per hectare, 18 tons per hectare, and 24 tons per hectare. Thi
The Cannes Film Festival had a bumpy start to its awards ceremony day. A major power outage hit the city on Saturday morning, lasting a full five hours. The blackout began around 10:15 a. m. local time. It caused quite a stir, especially since the festival's closing ceremony was scheduled for later
A recent event has put Donald Trump under the spotlight. He stood behind a lectern with the presidential seal at a gathering for investors in his $TRUMP memecoin. This move has raised eyebrows and legal questions. The event took place at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia. About 220 investors were
In a surprising move, a former US president recently showed a video to the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa. The video was meant to support a claim of a so-called "genocide" against white farmers in South Africa. The video showed a road lined with white crosses, which the former president cl
Summer 2025 is shaping up to be a fantastic time for book lovers. There are plenty of new releases to look forward to. The list includes a mix of genres, from thrillers and mysteries to romance and science fiction. Some of these books are from well-known authors, while others are debuts from excit
