PowerA is getting ready to launch a new wired Xbox controller for Fortnite fans. The PowerA Fortnite Glow Advantage Wired Xbox Controller is already up for preorder at $40 and will be available from February 28. This controller has a unique design. It features a faceplate with a mural of various Fo
The Chippewa Valley is in for a cold snap. February has been more winter-like than January. Snow will stop falling today, but the cold air is coming back. Arctic high pressure from Canada will take over for the upcoming week. The day will start with clouds, but they will clear up. Temperatures
On Sunday, a group of rebels backed by Rwanda made their way to the heart of Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern Congo. The rebels, known as M23, were seen by many residents and journalists as they marched through the city. The rebels didn't face much resistance from the government forces. Th
Levetiracetam, often used to treat epilepsy, has been linked to serious skin issues. Most of what we know comes from small studies or reports from single hospitals. This makes it hard to understand how common these skin problems really are in everyday life. Levetiracetam is a popular drug used to c
Imagine you're driving through a winter wonderland, but suddenly, your car is stuck in the snow. What do you do? First, don't panic. The National Weather Service advises against traveling during harsh winter weather. But if you must, be prepared. You should have a well-stocked emergency kit in
Ever wondered how yeast cells handle stress? When their internal factory, the endoplasmic reticulum (ER), gets overwhelmed, these tiny powerhouses produce a protein called Hac1. This protein is like a manager that kicks off the unfolded protein response (UPR), helping the cell cope with the stress.
Michigan's lower peninsula is in for a rough weekend. A second winter storm is on its way, and it's a big one. Every county in the region is under a winter weather advisory from early Saturday morning until late Saturday afternoon. The weather forecast is a mix of snow, sleet, and ice. Most
Imagine trying to build something with a material that keeps shrinking. That's a big problem in tissue engineering. Scientists have been using collagen-based hydrogels, which are great for growing cells, but they have a nasty habit of shrinking when cells interact with them. This makes it hard to cr
Doctors have come a long way from the days of blurry x-rays. Back then, it was like trying to read a smudged book. Doctors had to guess what they were seeing. It was tough and not very accurate. Now, imagine a super camera that takes pictures from all angles and combines them into a 3D view. That's
Cancer is a tough battle, especially when it's advanced and you're fighting it for years. In Japan, not much is known about how patients handle this long-term struggle. A recent study took a closer look at how patients' experiences change over time, from 3 to 6 years after their diagnosis. First, l
