Stroke survivors often struggle to return to work, with only about half managing to do so. But how can we best support them? A recent study compared early vocational rehabilitation with the usual care to see what works better. Vocational rehabilitation encourages stroke survivors to start thinking
Atomic Force Microscopy, or AFM, is like a tiny detective in the world of biology. It works by gently prodding surfaces with a super-sharp tip, giving scientists an incredibly close look at things too small to see with regular microscopes. Over time, scientists have gotten better at understanding ho
So, what happens when two world leaders sit down for a meal? Lots of talking, that's for sure. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau dropped by Mar-a-Lago for a dinner date with President-elect Donald Trump. This isn't just any dinner, though. It comes right after Trump made big promises about chan
With just days left in office, President Joe Biden is on a mission to safeguard his key policy wins. High on his to-do list is the CHIPS and Science Act, which has ramped up domestic production of memory chips. Economic experts warn that if incoming President Donald Trump decides to axe this program
Assam's Joha rice is beloved worldwide for its delightful aroma, taste, and nutritional value, making it a high-priced commodity in both local and international markets. However, traditional Joha rice varieties aren't very productive due to their strong scent and sensitivity to daylength, which affe
Once upon a time, there was a bird named the crested ibis. This bird loved wetlands, and it used to live throughout East Asia. But sadly, it was nearly gone from Korea, Russia, and Japan, with only China having a few left. Scientists in China found seven of these birds and started a special plan to
Antibiotics are crucial in treating sick animals, but their misuse can lead to big problems, like antibiotic resistance. In Ethiopia, veterinary clinics in different farming areas were studied to understand how these medicines are prescribed and used. The research aimed to see if these practices fol
Did you know that zombies and reality TV go way back? In 2008, Charlie Brooker, the creator of Black Mirror, made a show called Dead Set. It was about people stuck in a Big Brother house during a zombie apocalypse. There were even real people trying to outrun fake zombies in a BBC show called I Surv
What happens to microbes in our soil when the weather gets funky? Scientists decided to find out by designing a cool experiment. They made it rain less and heated things up a bit, just like climate change might do. They even added some heavy oxygen and hydrogen to track what the microbes were doing.
Get ready, folks! A big chill is on its way to the Northern Great Plains. The National Weather Service has issued a warning about an arctic blast that could bring temperatures as low as -40°F. This isn't your average cold snap; it's set to be the coldest in the region since February. The blast is e
