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Brucellosis Among Farmworkers: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Health in Indonesia

January 8, 2025

In the heart of Indonesia, brucellosis is making waves, especially among farmworkers in Cilawu and Boyolali. This infectious disease, caused by animals, has become a growing concern in developing countries, including Indonesia. The symptoms are vague, making it hard to detect. A recent study focused

science

The Mystery of Different Y-Chromosome Branch Lengths

January 7, 2025

The Y chromosome, which doesn't recombine, holds vital clues about paternal human history. Scientists have noticed something puzzling: some Y chromosome branches are much longer than others, especially those that are very different from the standard human Y chromosome. This length variation isn't ex

environment

Green Heroes: How Protected Areas in Greece Fight Invasive Plants

January 7, 2025

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?

politics

Military's Role in Protecting Civilians: Shifting Gears

January 6, 2025

For a long time, the protection of civilians (POC) in conflict wasn't a big deal in military strategies. It was more about arms bearers following international humanitarian law (IHL). But things are changing. The nature of conflicts is transforming, with more internal fights happening in cities by u

science

People and Power: Unveiling the Dispositif

January 6, 2025

Have you ever wondered what makes some societal structures work the way they do? Meet the dispositif, a concept brought to life by thinker Michel Foucault. Many people view it as an unseen force, like a mysterious puppet master. But the truth is, there are actual people behind the curtains pulling t

education

The Elephant in the Room: Why Science and Humanities Need Each Other

January 4, 2025

Imagine a bunch of experts looking at an elephant. A biologist sees a big, gray creature. A foot specialist recommends treatment for its toenails. A climate expert is too busy studying the grass to notice the elephant. Now, Elon Musk steps in, saying we should focus on tech breakthroughs like quantu

health

Why Isn't Empathy Taught to Future Doctors?

January 3, 2025

Empathy is crucial in healthcare, helping professionals connect with and ease the emotional pain of patients. Yet, postgraduate medical training often overlooks this vital skill. A new study wants to find out why this is and how necessary it is to teach empathy to trainee doctors. Researchers talked

science

Space Adventures Await in 2025: From Moon Missions to Asteroid Chases

January 3, 2025

2025 promises to be a thrilling year for space exploration. Several countries and companies have big plans. Let's dive in! First stop: the moon. NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services program is backing three private missions. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost and ispace's Resilience lander and Tena

health

Bird Flu: What It Is and Why You Should Care

January 2, 2025

Ever heard of bird flu? It's a virus that's been making headlines recently. The virus, called H5N1, has been spreading through poultry and even dairy cows. In the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 66 human cases so far, with most being in California. The viru

politics

Guantánamo Detainee Finally Sent Home After 20 Years

January 1, 2025

You might think that after 20 years, a man held without charge would finally see justice. But no, Ridah bin Saleh al-Yazidi, a Tunisian man, was just sent back home to Tunisia after being locked up in Guantánamo Bay since it opened in 2002. The U. S. government never charged him with a crime, yet he