Ever heard of mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF)? It's a brain protein that might be a game-changer in the fight against Parkinson's disease (PD). PD is the second most common brain disorder that causes dopamine neurons in the brain to die off over time. One of the main culpr
Ever wondered who’s most likely to plan suicide with a firearm? Researchers looked into military members, veterans, and their adult family members to find some clues. They checked out age, gender, race, and past suicide attempts to see what made someone more likely to plan this. First up, let’s tal
Four years have passed since the storming of the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. The event has left a lasting impact, with nearly 1, 600 individuals prosecuted for their involvement. Some are still behind bars, facing serious charges like assault and seditious conspiracy. Others, charged with less
President Joe Biden has decided to ban future offshore oil and gas development in parts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. This includes areas off the entire East Coast, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and the coasts of Washington, Oregon, and California. He explained that this move is to protect these
Health information wrapped in entertainment, or infotainment, is a popular way to spread health messages. But how effective is it? A study looked at 215, 020 comments from viewers of the health-themed animation "Cells at Work" on Bilibili. com. The findings were interesting: people didn't seem to ch
The Golden State Warriors had a rough night against the Sacramento Kings. After a solid win against the Grizzlies, they stumbled in this back-to-back game. Coach Steve Kerr was not happy, and his frustration led to a technical foul. The team lost 129-99, a big blow. Stephen Curry, who returned from
Scientists have found a clever way to improve the light-emitting properties of tiny crystals called Cs₂NaBiCl₆. They added a bit of indium to the mix and discovered that the crystals shone brighter and more steadily. These crystals are special because they don't contain any lead, making them safer f
Have you ever wondered what happens when medicine meant for a kid's veins leaks into surrounding tissues? This is called extravasation, a common injury in children's hospitals. It can cause harm and lengthen hospital stays. So, what puts kids at risk? A study in Iran tried to find out. Over a year,
Get ready for a big surprise in the world of Marvel Rivals! A sneaky leak from China suggests that NetEase's popular third-person shooter game is about to add the Fantastic Four to its lineup. That's right, Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and Thing could be joining the action as soon
Ever thought about how to fix a bad marriage? Well, let's talk about a puzzle called "Reaching Stable Marriage via Divorces" or DivorceSM for short. This riddle asks if you can start with a not-so-great marriage match and end up with a stable one by just allowing divorces. You see, stable marriages
