Sleep plays a vital role in overall health and well-being, especially for children. Recent research has shown a strong link between socioeconomic status and sleep quality among children. In particular, children from families with low economic resources are at a higher risk of experiencing shorter sleep duration and later bedtimes, which can have negative effects
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Recent research from China has highlighted the alarming trend of decreasing sperm counts worldwide. One of the contributing factors identified by scientists is excess weight and obesity. This connection between obesity and semen quality decline has raised concerns globally. Epidemiologist Yingxin Li and colleagues conducted a comprehensive review of 50 previous studies involving 71,337 men
A rock on Mars has just spilled a surprising yellow treasure after Curiosity accidentally cracked through its unremarkable exterior. When the rover rolled its 899-kilogram (1,982-pound) body over the rock, the rock broke open, revealing yellow crystals of elemental sulfur: brimstone. Although sulfates are fairly common on Mars, this is the first time sulfur has
In a groundbreaking announcement, a 60-year-old German man has become the seventh person to be effectively cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant. This procedure, typically reserved for individuals with both HIV and aggressive leukaemia, is not a viable option for the vast majority of the nearly 40 million people worldwide living with
Greenhouse gases play a significant role in global warming potential, with different gases having varying impacts on the environment. While carbon dioxide (CO2) is often the most talked about greenhouse gas, others such as methane and perfluorocarbons (PFCs) also contribute to the warming of the planet. PFCs, in particular, have extremely high global warming potential
Natural disasters, such as hurricanes, pose a significant threat to communities across the United States. In an effort to improve public safety and reduce loss of life, a team of researchers from the University of Virginia has developed the first-ever database of hurricane evacuation orders in the country. This database, known as the Hurricane Evacuation
The International Space Station has been orbiting Earth for the past 23 years, serving as a research facility and home for astronauts from around the world. However, its days are now numbered, as NASA has announced plans to decommission the ISS by 2031. In June, NASA revealed that it would be collaborating with Elon Musk’s
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. One of the main treatments for this disease is L-DOPA, which aims to replace the deficit of dopamine in the brain. While L-DOPA can help ease the severity of Parkinson’s symptoms, it comes with its own set of issues. Over time, prolonged use
Materials discovery has long been a challenging and costly process. The sheer number of possible materials, especially in fields like pharmaceuticals, has made the search for new materials a daunting task. With billions of possibilities for new materials composed of just a few elements, researchers have struggled to efficiently sift through the vast search space
Recent research conducted by the University of Illinois Chicago has shed light on the behavior of oil droplets from underwater oil spills. Contrary to previous beliefs, it has been discovered that oil drops can break into tinier droplets at the surface, remaining suspended in the water. This finding has significant implications for oil spill clean-up
A recent study conducted by the Politecnico di Milano, LMU—Ludwig Maximilians Universität of Munich, and the CENTAI institute of Turin shed light on the alarming influence of social media algorithms on politically sponsored content. The study, published in the journal PNAS Nexus, analyzed over 80,000 political ads on Facebook and Instagram leading up to the
In a groundbreaking study conducted by scientists from King’s College London in collaboration with Imperial College London, a significant advancement in understanding the enzyme Acetyl-CoA Synthase (ACS) has been made. This research not only sheds light on the functionalities of this crucial enzyme but also presents a potential solution to capturing CO2 from the atmosphere
At the European Organization for Nuclear Research, known as CERN, major physics experiments like the Large Hadron Collider require careful preparation each year for what can be compared to a winter hibernation. The complex machinery needs to be reset and calibrated to ensure accurate data collection and successful experimentation. The first phase of waking up
The field of offshore wind farm design is constantly evolving, with engineers now turning to innovative solutions to streamline the testing process of seabed soil. Australian engineers from RMIT University have recently unveiled a groundbreaking device that aims to revolutionize the way soil testing is conducted in shallow water environments. This new device, based on
The use of sustainable and affordable organic compounds as photocatalysts is gaining attention as a promising alternative to expensive metal photocatalysts. A recent report by scientists from the University of St Andrews highlights the potential of a family of four organic compounds as efficient replacements for traditional photocatalysts. Traditional photocatalysts often contain metals such as