Imagine harnessing the power of decay to fuel our future. Radioisotope thermoelectric generators, or RTGs, do just that. They take the energy released by certain radioactive isotopes as they decay and convert it into heat. Then, using a process called the Seebeck effect, this heat is transformed int
It's a dicey situation for many people with anal squamous cell carcinoma (ASCC). Even after treatment with chemoradiotherapy (CRT), about 3 in 10 patients face a recurrence. Unfortunately, the current tools doctors use to predict who might relapse aren't very effective. So, a group of researchers de
Imagine The Rock, aka Dwayne Johnson, in a tiny elf costume, answering questions on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. " This elf isn't like the others. He's strong, very strong! When asked what sets him apart, he quipped, "We're all joyful, but I'm the only elf who can bench press 500 pounds.
Have you ever broken your wrist? It's painful and can take some time to heal. Doctors often use special plates to fix these breaks, called volar locking plates (VLPs). But are the more expensive, brand-name plates really better? A recent study set out to answer this question. They looked at patients
Aaron Donald, a football superstar known for his incredible defensive skills, has signed with Paradigm along with his wife, Erica. This move comes as Aaron, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champ, looks to expand his horizons beyond the game. Paradigm will help him grow his l
It's been a long journey, but Massachusetts lawmakers have finally reached a compromise on a major economic bill. This bill, called the "Mass Leads Act, " will funnel hundreds of millions of dollars into life sciences and climate technology. It's also great news for soccer fans, as it paves the way
Denzel Washington, a household name in Hollywood with two Oscars under his belt, is set to enter a new realm—the kingdom of Wakanda. During a recent interview with The Today Show Australia, Washington casually revealed that director Ryan Coogler is crafting a role for him in the upcoming Black Panth
Imagine losing both your father, a war veteran struggling with mental health issues, and your mother, who took her own life after battling similar issues. This was the harsh reality for one person who experienced firsthand the failures of traditional mental health care. It's not just about managing
Have you ever wondered how well stock prices and trading volume can be analyzed together? Scientists have come up with a tweaked version of an existing model, called the Barndorff-Nielsen and Shephard stochastic volatility model. Instead of trying to figure out instantaneous variance, which is hard
Martha Stewart recently stirred up some old drama in her Netflix biopic, "Martha. " She made a comment about a reporter who covered her insider trading trial, saying, "Thank goodness, she's dead. " But the reporter, Andrea Peyser, wasn't having it. In a New York Post editorial, Peyser fired back, "I
