There is growing need for nurses in the United States – but not enough nurses currently working, or students training to become nurses, to promptly see all of the patients…
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Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026
A new year might mean new viral threats. Old viruses are constantly evolving. A warming and increasingly populated planet puts humans in contact with more and different viruses. And increased…
Wearing a weighted vest can promote bone health and weight loss, but it’s not a cure-all
Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like…
Protective “Solomon’s Knot” mosaic uncovered in ancient Smyrna
Archaeologists have uncovered a rare mosaic room in the ancient city of Smyrna, featuring a central “Solomon’s Knot” motif believed to have served as a protective symbol against evil and…
RFK Jr. guts the US childhood vaccine schedule despite its decades-long safety record
The Trump administration’s overhauling of the decades-old childhood vaccination schedule, announced by federal health officials on Jan. 5, 2026, has raised alarm among public health experts and pediatricians. The U.S.…
Venus reaches superior solar conjunction on January 6, 2026: What does it mean and can you see it?
Celestron NexStar 8SE (Image credit: Celestron) We reckon the Celestron NexStar 8SE is the best motorized telescope out there as it’s great for astrophotography, deep-space observing and it offers stunning…
In a Quebec park, a science game brings predator-prey dynamics to life
The predator was closing in, and the prey had to make a potentially life-altering choice: find food or flee? That prey was ecologist David Bolduc. And he was one of…
Philly’s walkable streets and public parks offer older residents chances to stay active – but public transit and accessibility pose challenges
One in five Philadelphians are age 60 or older, and the city’s senior population has been growing for at least the past decade. I’m a Philly-based physical therapist and researcher…
Cassandras map the ‘inevitable’ AI doomsday
Right in the heart of Berkeley is the home of a group of modern-day Cassandras who rummage under the hood of cutting-edge AI models and predict what calamities may be…
Hunting a Basic Building Block of the Universe
Newswise — Scientists have made a major step toward using quasiparticles — particles displaying collective behavior — to hunt for axions. Their findings open new paths for harnessing quasiparticles to…
