Polyacrylamide, a water‑soluble polymer widely used in industry, usually breaks apart when exposed to free radicals. Traditional studies assumed that the main reaction was chain scission, where long polymer chains split into shorter pieces. Recent experiments with persulfate as a radical source reve
A health leader has started a campaign to get medical schools to add more nutrition training. The plan asks colleges to review how much they teach about food, name a faculty person in charge of the topic, and post a public plan that aims for 40 hours of instruction. The goal is not to force a specif
Recent research examined who gets tested with new diabetes medicines that also help the heart. The study looked at large phase three and four trials of SGLT‑2 inhibitors, drugs that lower blood sugar by making the kidneys excrete more glucose. These medicines have shown promise for people with type
The research looks at kids who had back surgery because a disc in the lower spine slipped. It asks which factors make this problem worse and how well kids recover after surgery. One focus is the COVID‑19 lockdown. The study compares children treated before and during the pandemic to see if delays
"The spread of fungal sinus infections varies across the globe, with each type showing distinct habits and results. Researchers have only a handful of side‑by-side data from different regions, leaving many questions unanswered. In some parts of the world, certain fungal strains thrive in warm, humi
In a new agreement, about one in four U. S. medical schools plans to add nutrition lessons by the fall of 2026. The arrangement, which is optional, will see 52 schools provide at least 40 hours of teaching or a comparable test that covers dietary knowledge. The deal was negotiated by officials in th
Donald Trump has publicly criticized two of his most visible supporters, former Fox hosts Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson, after they voiced concerns about his decision to strike Iran. Kelly said she has “serious doubts” about the military action, while Carlson has long argued against U. S. involv
The city of Tehran is under heavy attack after three days of air strikes from the United States and Israel. Buildings are close to collapsing, with broken metal, shattered glass, and torn paper scattered everywhere. In a hospital room, the windows are blown out, bricks and rubble pile around the bed
Vertical Aerospace, a company focused on electric planes, will hold an online presentation to share its financial results for the last quarter and full year of 2025. The event is scheduled for March 24 at 08:30 am ET, and the discussion will be led by Chairman Dómhnal Slattery and CEO Stuart Simpson
The United Nations reports that the number of Afghan children suffering from severe malnutrition will rise sharply in 2026. Aid to the country has dropped significantly since 2021, after foreign troops left and the Taliban took control. Natural disasters such as earthquakes have worsened food shor
