SpaceX has just pushed back the launch of the Crew-10 mission from February to late March. Why? A new Crew Dragon is taking longer than expected to get ready. This means astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) will stay up there for an extra month, including two who've been there since J
Can you believe it? A doughnut shop in Indiana is still using Commodore 64 computers as cash registers after 42 years! These trusty machines, known for their durability, are helping run the Hilligross Bakery in Brownsburg. It might seem outdated, but they seem to be doing just fine. The bakery has g
Vinegar has a long history, but lately, apple cider vinegar is the star. It can fight off harmful bacteria, control blood sugar, and even aid in weight loss. But there's a catch – it should be used wisely. Let's talk about what it is first. Apple cider vinegar, or ACV, comes from fermenting apples,
High-speed chases are dangerous, and the consequences can be devastating. A recent Department of Justice report highlights the risks, noting that these chases often end in crashes. In Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a tragic incident on New Year's Eve 2022 claimed the lives of Caroline Gill and Maggie Dunn.
Ever wondered why some wounds take forever to heal? It could be more than just the wound itself. With our population aging and lifestyles changing, chronic wounds are becoming a bigger deal. These aren't your typical little cuts or scrapes—they hang around for months or years and really take a toll
Ever wondered how our brains handle numbers and space? Research usually looks at how our working memory (WM) helps us manage number sequences and judge sizes. But what about how the way we think about numbers long-term affects this? Imagine a mental number line (MNL), where small numbers are on the
Imagine finding out that your family member's body was used for medical research without your knowledge. That's what happened to dozens of families who were shocked to learn from NBC News that their loved ones' bodies were studied and dissected after they passed away. These families thought their re
Identifying mild traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in veterans can be tricky. Two different systems, the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the LIMBIC-CENC research project, were compared to see how well they found these injuries. The LIMBIC-CENC study uses detailed interviews to find all possib
You’ve probably heard that shockwave therapy can help with Achilles tendon pain. But does it really work? Let's dig into a study that tried to find out. Researchers wanted to know if adding shockwave therapy to exercise could help people with insertional Achilles tendinopathy feel better and move ea
Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) is a tough-to-treat type of epilepsy that often starts in childhood and sticks around. It's known for many types of seizures, especially tonic ones, which can make people fall and hurt themselves. Plus, it comes with learning difficulties and behavior issues. Doctors re
