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Keeping Rehab Pros: Ideas from Canada's Quebec

December 13, 2024

In many parts of the world, good health workers are hard to find. This problem is even bigger in fields like occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and speech-language pathology (S-LP). Many professionals leave or switch jobs, causing trouble for health systems. So, researchers in Quebec,

health

Chat Up: How Patients Talk About Cannabis Online

December 12, 2024

Ever wondered how people discuss cannabis use with their doctors online? Patient portals, those secure messaging platforms connected to your health records, offer a space for patients to chat about their health habits. But how often do cannabis conversations happen there? Not much is known about thi

science

Plants' Breathing Holes: How They Adapt to a Changing Climate

December 12, 2024

Imagine tiny pores on plant leaves, known as stomata, working hard all day. They're not just there for show; they help plants breathe and prevent them from getting too hot. But what happens when the climate changes? That's what scientists are trying to figure out. In a changing environment, these s

technology

Drones Over New Jersey: A Mystery Unfolds

December 12, 2024

Imagine if you saw something flying in the sky that you just couldn't explain. That's exactly what people in New Jersey have been experiencing lately. It all began on November 18, with frequent drone sightings in Morris County. But these aren't ordinary drones—some are as big as 6 feet wide! Althoug

environment

Kingston Nixes Pricey Biogas Plant Plan

December 12, 2024

You might think turning waste into energy sounds great, but Kingston is giving the idea a hard pass. The city's utility company, Utilities Kingston, said a proposed biogas plant just doesn't make financial sense. They looked at turning sewage sludge and organic waste from green bins into energy, but

science

The Universe's Speedy Expansion: A Cosmic Riddle

December 11, 2024

Imagine trying to measure the growth of a garden only to find that your ruler and your friend's yardstick give you different results. That's a bit like what astronomers are dealing with when they try to figure out how fast the universe is expanding. They look at old light from the early universe and

finance

Bitcoin ETFs Set a New Milestone, Topping Original Holder Satoshi Nakamoto

December 10, 2024

The popularity of Bitcoin exchange traded funds (ETFs) has soared to new heights, turning them into the largest holders of the leading cryptocurrency. Recently, these funds collectively surpassed $100 billion in assets under management. This achievement marks one of the quickest and most significant

environment

Greening Chicago: Can Labor and Environment Work Together?

December 10, 2024

Illinois' environmental and labor leaders are exploring cooperation to tackle the state's climate challenges. Jennifer Walling, head of the Illinois Environmental Council, and Marc Poulos, a labor representative, recently visited Germany to learn about their efficient mass transit system. They hope

entertainment

Drunk Man Causes Scene at Disney Springs

December 9, 2024

Imagine enjoying a fun drone show with your family at Disney Springs. That’s what many people were doing this past summer. Unfortunately, some folks got an unexpected show when a Florida man, Ryan Tomasko, was arrested right in front of them. Tomasko, who is 38 years old and from Wesley Chapel, was

science

Making Super Solar Cells: A New Block for Ultra-Efficient Power

December 9, 2024

Scientists are always looking for ways to make solar cells better, especially for buildings. Current ultra-narrow bandgap solar cells have issues like high energy levels and poor performance. One team has come up with a new idea: use benzothiazole-fused cyanoindone (BTC) as a key part of the solar c