In 2024, F&S Science is shining a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the scientific community: its reviewers. These individuals play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and integrity of research. Their work is often behind the scenes, but it is vital for advancing knowledge. But what does it t
Music has always been a part of healing, but now science is showing just how much it can help. In Cleveland, Ohio, cancer patients can ask for a special kind of medicine: live music at their bedside. Studies show that music can make pain feel less intense, reducing it by about 20%. This doesn't mean
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is back with a twist in its third season, premiering on July 17. The show starts with an intense two-part episode, but quickly shifts to a lighter, romantic tale in “Wedding Bell Blues. ” Nurse Christine Chapel and Spock had a brief romance, but she left him heartbroken
Science is often seen as complex and hard to grasp. To make it more appealing, many turn to short, engaging videos. But there's a catch. Making science too simple might lead to the "easiness effect. " This is when people think they understand more than they actually do. This bias has been studied be
AI is stepping into the world of crystal prediction. It's not just about guessing if a crystal can be made. It's also about figuring out how to make it and what ingredients are needed. This is a big deal because it could change how we create new materials. A new tool called CSLLM is leading the way
In 1966, a tragic crime shook Japan: a miso company executive and his family were murdered, and their home was set ablaze. Two months later, a company employee, Iwao Hakamada, was arrested and later sentenced to death based on evidence that would later be questioned. The key evidence? Bloodstained c
Sexual assault investigations often face a tricky situation. There are usually more female cells than male cells in the evidence. This makes it hard to get clear DNA results. Scientists have been testing different ways to separate these cells. They want to find the best method to identify the attack
Young athletes, especially boys, go through big changes as they grow. A recent study looked at how training affects their jumping skills. Forty boys, aged 9 to 17, were split into two groups based on their growth stage. Some were still growing fast, and others had already gone through their main gro
In 1925, a small town in Tennessee became the center of a big debate. A teacher, John Scopes, was put on trial for teaching evolution. This was a big deal because Tennessee had a law against it. The trial was like a showdown between science and religion. Two famous figures, Clarence Darrow and Willi
Breath tests for cannabis are not new, but they usually focus on smoking. Now, researchers wanted to see if these tests could also detect THC from edibles. They had people eat cannabis-infused treats and then tested their breath at different times. Before eating the edibles, some participants alrea
