In the fight against Ebola, scientists are exploring various treatments to save lives. One of these is remdesivir (RDV), a small-molecule antiviral drug. Researchers wanted to find out how effective different doses of RDV could be in protecting rhesus macaques from the deadly Ebola virus (EBOV). The
Intensive care units, or ICUs, are where the sickest patients go. They're at high risk of dying, so doctors need to keep a close eye on them. This means lots of data is collected. Thanks to teamwork, big open access databases have emerged. These databases have helped researchers publish many studies
Pilates has been shown to have numerous benefits for older adults, but recent research has also explored how these benefits might interact with something many of us start our day with: caffeine. Scientists decided to investigate how consuming caffeine affects the body before and after an 8-week Pila
Ever wondered what makes some people dive headfirst into entrepreneurship while others hesitate? Recent research has been diving into the minds of entrepreneurs to figure out what drives their creative spirit. Some studies have found that family security, personal drive, and entrepreneurial dreams c
New York City's recent crime statistics are revealing a troubling pattern. Mayor Eric Adams and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch noted during their year-end conference how recidivism rates have shot up since 2018. The numbers are staggering: repeat offenders charged with major crimes like felony as
Imagine a lake so filled with weeds that boats get stuck and fish struggle to breathe. That's the scene at Lake Naivasha in Kenya, where water hyacinths are taking over. These plants, originally from South America, are choking local ecosystems and causing trouble worldwide. But there's a twist: a Ke
When Justin Trudeau, Canada's 23rd prime minister, decided to step down, many were not surprised. He had promised big changes back in 2015, like fighting climate change, improving Indigenous relations, and updating the voting system. But over time, his popularity dropped. Members of his own Liberal
You might think that places in Greece set aside for protection are overflowing with unwanted plants. Guess what? Researchers split Greece into small squares to check this out. Surprisingly, they discovered that areas with more protected spots actually have slightly fewer invasive plants. Why's that?
Scientists are working on a different way to keep an eye on how well your kidneys are working. Instead of drawing blood, which can be unpleasant, they're looking at sweat and saliva. These are easier to collect and could be used to monitor kidney function continuously. A special test called LC-MS/MS
On Sunday, Ukrainian forces made a surprising move, kicking off a new offensive in Russia's Kursk region. The day saw over 179 fierce skirmishes, with Ukraine claiming significant losses for Russian and North Korean troops. Ukrainian tanks and armored vehicles pushed forward, heading toward a few vi
