Early life experiences and surroundings play a big role in how a child's brain grows. Two key factors are being born too early and the family's social and economic status. Researchers wanted to see how these factors affect the brain's white matter, which is crucial for communication between brain ce
In the world of surgery, making students feel important is a big deal. It's not just about knowing their names. It's about showing them they matter. A recent study looked at a simple method called "Name, Ask, Thank" (NAT). The goal? To see if this method keeps students feeling valued over time. The
The transatlantic slave trade was a dark chapter in history. From 1450 to 1888, European nations forcibly transported 12-15 million Africans across the Atlantic. This brutal system fueled Europe's industrial growth and colonial expansion. Yet, when slavery ended, the focus was on compensating slave
The early universe, a time before stars lit up the cosmos, holds secrets that scientists are eager to uncover. Researchers have found a way to study this mysterious period by detecting ancient radio waves. These signals, emitted by hydrogen gas, can reveal clues about dark matter, an invisible subst
The Milky Way, our cosmic home, still holds many secrets. One of these is a strange glow of gamma rays near its center. Scientists have been puzzling over this for years. Now, a new study suggests that this glow might come from dark matter, the invisible stuff that makes up most of our universe. Da
Dark matter is a cosmic mystery. It's everywhere but invisible. Scientists think it's way more common than the stuff we see. One idea is that dark matter is made of tiny, hypothetical particles called axions. These axions might turn into light when they pass through super-strong magnetic fields, lik
Scientists have found something unusual in how certain materials behave when pressure is applied. These materials, known as amorphous solids, don't have a regular structure. When pressure is increased, they act like normal elastic materials. But when the pressure is reduced, they start to flow like
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Kevin Smith, known for his work on "Clerks" and "Dogma, " has stepped into a new role. He is now an executive producer for the comedy movie "The Unexpecteds. " This film is set to hit digital platforms on October 14, thanks to MVD Entertainment Group. "The Unexpecteds" is about Gary, played by Matt
Cities are full of hard surfaces like roads and buildings. These surfaces can mess up water quality. A recent study looked at how organic stuff in water changes in cities. It focused on places like Xi'an, China. The study collected samples from different city areas. It found three main types of org
