Ever wondered why some LGBTQ+ young adults say they smoke, yet don't really identify as smokers? It's a puzzling behavior called phantom smoking. This happens when people distance themselves from the stigma of smoking. LGBTQ+ folks and smokers often face judgment, so some might claim to smoke to fit
Fibromyalgia is a complex condition often tied to mental health issues and high stress levels. Fortunately, non-drug treatments like physical exercise and complementary therapies have proven helpful in improving both physical and mental symptoms. But how exactly does exercise benefit the mind of som
Two high school girls, Taylor and Kaitlyn, are standing up for what they believe is fair. They're cross-country runners at Martin Luther King High School in California. They sued their school district because they think a transgender teammate is getting special treatment. The district says this is a
Get ready, Elgin! The annual Holly Days celebration is setting downtown ablaze with holiday cheer this Saturday. Alongside the usual Sips of the Season Holiday Beverage Crawl, pop-up markets, and tree-lighting ceremony, organizers have added extra entertainment to bring the holiday spirit to life. S
Ever wondered how microalgae could help protect our skin from the sun? Scientists have been looking into this, focusing on two types: Nannochloropsis oceanica and Chlorococcum amblystomatis. Their lipid extracts can potentially shield our skin from ultraviolet A (UVA) damage. These lipids work by k
Have you ever wondered how to make sense of the crazy ups and downs of cryptocurrencies? Well, researchers have come up with a clever idea: using smart computers, known as stochastic neural networks, to predict prices. Traditional trading methods just look at averages, but they can't handle the wild
In the world of mathematics, scientists are digging deep into braided tensor categories (BTCs). These are "functional" frameworks that help understand the behavior of certain mathematical objects when they interact. One interesting aspect researchers are focusing on is how these categories can be di
Surgery can be scary, especially when it comes to managing pain afterward. Many people worry about becoming dependent on opioids, which are often prescribed after surgery. But what if there was a way to handle pain without these strong drugs? Researchers are working on just that: opioid-free surgery
Imagine you have psoriasis and want to know if you might also get psoriatic arthritis (PsA). Researchers have come up with an interesting way to predict this using data from a big health survey called NHANES. They didn't stick to just one method, but tried out multiple ways to see which works best.
The 1990s was a unique era for tech and marketing. Companies were experimenting with new gadgets, trying to replace old ones before they had reliable alternatives. This period brought us some amazing devices and campaigns, but also some quirky ones. Millennials who grew up in the 80s and 90s have a
