Scientists have long known that problems in the hippocampus, a key part of the brain, are connected to psychosis. It's been noticed that people with psychosis tend to have smaller hippocampal volumes. Some think this shrinkage could be caused by too much glutamate, a chemical that helps brain cells
Air pollution, especially PM2. 5 particles that can cause serious health issues, is a major global problem. Knowing where to place sensors to monitor this pollution is a big challenge. It's like trying to find the best spots in a huge city maze, considering things like traffic, population, and weath
Have you ever wondered if being bullied could lead to obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)? Well, scientists in Sweden took a close look at this. They followed over 16, 000 twins from the time they were 15 until they were 24. They wanted to see if those who experienced bullying were more likely to de
Existing methods for detecting targets struggle when the lights are low. This leads to mistakes like false alarms or missed targets. Researchers have come up with a new method called DimNet to tackle this issue. DimNet makes several improvements to the current models. It combines information from di
Imagine you're running a massive experiment with tiny worms. You're studying how they evolve resistance to a drug called ivermectin. To do this, you use a cool new tool called TARDIS barcoding. This tool helps you track the worms' genetic lineage, just like a family tree. Why worms? Because the
Columbia University's football team, the Lions, is famous for all the wrong reasons. They hold the record for the longest losing streak in college football history, a whopping 44 games in the 1980s. But now, they're on the brink of history—a good kind of history. If they win their game against Corne
Fluoride naturally exists in soil, plants, and water. Adding it to drinking water is a debate that's been brewing, especially with figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressing concerns about health impacts. Here’s a quick look at what's happening. In the U. S. , fluoridation was introduced in 1945
In a close vote, Texas' education board decided that elementary schools can teach lessons inspired by the Bible. This happened despite worries that it might push religious views on young students. The lessons will start as early as next year. Schools that use these lessons will get extra money from
Ever met someone who makes every day feel like a party? Meet Brana Cully, the development assistant and volunteer coordinator at the 3rd Avenue Marketplace in Post Falls. This place is all about helping the locals with food and community services. Brana's journey is as unique as the market itself. S
Think about how much time you spend looking at screens. Some people spend up to 13 hours a day in front of a computer. That's a lot of screen time! And it can cause problems like eye strain and trouble sleeping. So, people are turning to blue light glasses to help. These glasses promise to reduce ey
