Expandable interbody cages are becoming a go-to in spine surgery. They help fix disc height and alignment with less invasive procedures. But, there's a catch. Doctors worry about how well these cages hold up over time. A recent study looked at 40 patients who got these cages in their lower backs. T
At 79, one person is living proof that age is just a number. They are far from retired, instead juggling a busy schedule that would put many younger people to shame. This individual runs a thriving business with 14 employees, expecting to grow by over 40% this year without spending a dime on market
A group called Subtle Insight Entertainment is on a mission. They want to tell stories that make you feel something. But they don't stop there. They also want to help artists grow without losing their unique voice. The group makes movies and videos that focus on characters and their emotions. They
Viruses are everywhere. They are the most common living things on our planet. Yet, we know very little about them. A new project called VIRE is changing that. It is like a big map of viruses from all over the world. This map includes over 1. 7 million viral genomes. These genomes come from more than
Dementia is a serious health issue that affects many people. While getting older is a big part of it, it's not the whole story. Researchers are digging deeper. They're looking at habits, health background, and even education levels. The hope is to figure out who might be more likely to develop demen
Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a condition that causes widespread pain and fatigue. It can be tough to manage, but yoga might offer some help. A recent study looked into how yoga, done through tele-rehabilitation, could make a difference for people with FMS. The study wanted to see if tele-yoga cou
Cells have tiny doors called membrane rafts. These doors let in signals from the outside. These signals start big chemical activities inside the cell. But seeing these doors in action is hard. They are very small and always moving. Scientists have a new way to watch these doors. They use a special
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) managed to get its trading platforms back online, but not before causing a stir in global financial markets. The outage, which lasted several hours, affected trading in Asia and Europe before the U. S. markets could react. The main trading platform, Globex, fina
Lithium-ion batteries are powering our green energy future, but there's a hidden cost. Every year, China alone produces over 10 million tons of lithium slag (LS) from smelting lithium mica. While we focus on extracting lithium, we're ignoring the environmental risks posed by other harmful substances
The Chicago Bears made a strong statement in their recent game against the Philadelphia Eagles. They won 24-15, showing off their powerful running game. Kyle Monangai and D’Andre Swift both rushed for over 100 yards. This hasn't happened for the Bears since 1985. That team went on to win the Super B
