Researchers tracked how people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) used smartphones during therapy to see if app habits matched their emotional states. Over eight weeks, 49 participants reported their inner tension and dissociation levels every two hours while their app use was recorded. The
Many people moving into long-term care centers already face a hidden problem: their muscles weaken faster than normal. Doctors call this sarcopenia, and it shows up in scans and tests long before people notice it. Yet most care guidelines focus on diseases like diabetes or heart issues, not on keepi
Farmers growing rice in contaminated soil face a hidden dilemma. Tiny soil microbes control how mercury turns into a more dangerous form called methylmercury—a toxin that can build up in rice grains. Scientists wanted to see what happens when these microbes start disappearing, which climate change m
Maja Chwalinska’s journey in tennis isn’t just about hitting balls—it’s a story of bouncing back when things got tough. After taking a break from the sport to deal with serious health issues, the 24-year-old left-handed player from Poland made a powerful return. Her game isn’t just strong; it’s crea
Casey Vanderhoef spent nearly two decades in restaurants before prison changed his path. While behind bars, he turned to cooking classes and business training, dreaming up a doughnut shop. But moving to a halfway house in Ogden came with a catch—no deep fryers meant no doughnuts. So he switched gear
Lawmakers in Illinois are scrambling to finalize a $55 billion budget before their weekend deadline. The main focus is on taxes and spending, not the Chicago Bears' stadium plans. Some politicians want to tax big tech companies and wealthy residents to pay for services. Others worry about raising co
Thousands gathered in Ankara last weekend to back Ozgur Ozel, Turkey’s former opposition leader. Despite a court decision forcing him out, supporters filled the streets to show he still has real backing. The court sided with a rival faction, bringing back an older leader and raising questions about
Ann Arbor just paved two residential streets using asphalt mixed with recycled tire rubber—a small but meaningful test of a technology that’s been around for decades. Workers spread the dark, rubber-speckled pavement on Northbrook Place and Oakbrook Drive, turning about 2, 000 scrap tires into road
Remember that old phone gathering dust in your drawer? It might end up doing more than just taking photos. Scientists have found a clever way to give these devices a second life as environmental guardians. Instead of tossing them, researchers turn them into eco-friendly sensors that track how trees
The city of Baltimore is set for a rare doubleheader on September 20, when the Ravens will kick off their season at 1 p. m. against the New Orleans Saints. Six hours later, the Orioles will take on the Milwaukee Brewers in a prime‑time broadcast that starts with first pitch at 7:20 p. m. The overlap
