Ever been in an emergency with an infectious disease worry? The Collapsible Aerosolized Particle Enclosure, or CAPE, is a tent designed to protect both patients and healthcare workers from airborne germs. This study chatted with emergency department patients to see what they thought of the CAPE. The
Netball is a sport that keeps players on their toes, literally. It's all about quick moves and sudden stops, which can take a toll on players' bodies, especially their ankles and knees. A recent study in the Western Cape, South Africa, took a close look at what semi-professional netball players know
Have you ever noticed how the sounds around you can change how you feel? Like how birds chirping makes a park feel peaceful, but traffic noise can make it feel busy and maybe even uncomfortable? Scientists call this 'soundscape appropriateness', or SA for short. It's like how well the sounds around
Imagine this: a plane full of passengers and pets, heading from Lisbon to the beautiful Sao Miguel Island. Among the passengers were some unexpected travelers – over 130 hamsters, along with a few ferrets and caged birds. They were on their way to a new home at a pet store. But these little critters
This week has been a whirlwind for SpaceX, with a series of launches from Florida's Space Coast. Among these was a mission on Thursday that sent 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch, postponed from its original time, finally blasted off at 8:21 a. m. from Cape Canaveral Space Forc
Chris Wallace, a veteran broadcast journalist at the age of 77, is saying goodbye to CNN after three years. He's excited to explore the shifting media landscape, where independent podcasts and streams are gaining momentum. Wallace, son of CBS legend Mike Wallace, has a long history in broadcast news
Imagine 43 young Rhesus macaques out for a wild adventure in South Carolina! These little escapees, weighing only 6 to 7 pounds each, got a taste of freedom last Wednesday when a caretaker forgot to lock two doors at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The research lab is about 60
Imagine this: 43 monkeys on the loose in South Carolina! It all started when a worker at Alpha Genesis in Beaufort County left a door open during feeding time. Oops! The Yemassee Police Department quickly teamed up with the facility to catch the escapees. By Sunday, 24 of the Rhesus macaques were sa
Get this, folks! One of the 43 monkeys that slipped away from a research facility in South Carolina has been safely found. The Yemassee Police Department shared the good news on Saturday, saying the primate was spotted around noon. Isn't that a relief? But hold on, because there's more to the story
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel struggled to hold back tears as he discussed Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory during his show. Kimmel, a Democrat, listed several groups he believed would be negatively impacted by Trump’s second term. He mentioned women, children, immigrants, healthcare
