Healthcare in Syria has been a hot topic for years. A recent study dug into the quality of health insurance services in the country. The research used a method called SERVQUAL to measure how well these services meet people's expectations. The study was a snapshot in time, looking at data from diffe
Scientists have been trying to figure out if certain chemicals are piling up in fish and other sea creatures. These chemicals, called volatile methylsiloxanes (VMS), have been studied in different water bodies around the world. The idea is to see if these chemicals increase in concentration as they
In 2025, scientists in the US faced unprecedented challenges. The year started with the National Institutes of Health halting key operations, which disrupted ongoing studies and grant reviews. This was followed by executive orders that rolled back diversity and inclusion programs and removed crucial
Van fish have a tough job. They live in Lake Van, which is quite different from regular freshwater. Every year, they swim upstream to spawn, facing big changes in their environment. This journey is not easy. Scientists wanted to see how these changes affect the fish's kidneys. They looked at kidney
In the world of healthcare, there are unsung heroes who help patients and doctors understand each other. These are the linguistic and cultural mediators. They step in when language or cultural differences make communication tough. This is especially important when doctors have to share serious news.
Late on a Saturday night, Taiwan experienced a significant shake-up. A 7. 0 magnitude earthquake struck near the northeastern coast, sending tremors through the island. The quake, centered about 32 km off Yilan, hit at 11:05 pm local time. Buildings in Taipei swayed, and alerts buzzed on phones acro
Brain disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and autism are tough to tackle. They are complex and not fully understood. Scientists have been using tools to study these disorders. One tool is called bulk RNA sequencing. It looks at gene activity in a group of cells. But it misses details. It can't
In a sudden turn of events, TSMC, the biggest name in chip manufacturing, had to evacuate a few of its buildings in the Hsinchu science park. This happened after a recent earthquake. The company quickly sprang into action to ensure everyone's safety. They followed their emergency plans, moving peopl
Saudi Arabia is making a big move to become a major player in the world of entertainment. Qiddiya City, a massive project, is set to open its doors with Six Flags and a waterpark called Aquaarabia. This is all part of a bigger plan called Vision 2030, which aims to shift the country's economy away f
A blast rocked a mosque in Syria's Homs city on a Friday. The explosion happened during prayers at the Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib mosque. Eight people lost their lives in this attack. The Syrian Interior Ministry called it a terrorist act. The explosion took place in the Wadi al-Dhahab neighborhood. Mo
