HIV prevention has come a long way. Safe sex practices, like using condoms and reducing partners, are still key. Surgical methods, like male circumcision, can also help. Treating infections is another preventive measure. But, people don't always use these methods. That's why scientists are exploring
Let's take a look at what's been happening in the biotech world today. Sage Therapeutics is cutting its workforce by a third and changing its leadership. Why? Recent clinical trial failures have likely played a role. Over in Australia, regulators have rejected Eisai and Biogen's Alzheimer's drug, L
Imagine losing the ability to use your hands. For many people with paralysis or diseases like ALS, this is a daily reality. Scientists have been working on a solution: neuroprostheses, which are artificial hands, arms, or legs that could restore mobility. However, these devices have struggled to mat
The New York Liberty women's basketball team is on the verge of making history. If they win the WNBA finals, Mayor Adams has promised them a ticker-tape parade through the Canyon of Heroes. This would be a first for a women's sports team in New York City. The Liberty is leading the Minnesota Lynx 2-
Mitzi Gaynor, a beloved actor, singer, and dancer, has left us at the age of 93. She was known for her vibrant performances in classic Hollywood musicals like South Pacific and There’s No Business Like Show Business. Born Francesca Marlene de Czanyi von Gerber in Chicago, she rose to fame in the 195
Two big TV companies in Europe, Mediawan Rights and Studiocanal, are teaming up to bring a fresh new talent contest to screens worldwide. This isn't your ordinary show; it's all about finding the next great sports commentator. Produced by Canal+ and Black Dynamite Production, this show is called "Hi
Did you know that taking care of elderly or sick loved ones can cost a fortune? Just ask Sharon Zimmer from Wisconsin. She’s been caring for her husband, Chuck, who has Alzheimer's and dementia, since 2018. The costs are skyrocketing, and it's putting a big strain on families like hers. Sharon had t
Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's giants, just dropped some impressive numbers for the third quarter of 2024. CEO Ted Pick, while chatting on CNBC's Squawk Box at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, shared the good news. The company's earnings and revenue both beat experts' prediction
Amazon isn't just thinking about the future—it's investing in it. The tech giant is betting big on small modular reactors (SMRs), a new kind of nuclear power plant that's smaller and faster to build than traditional ones. In the early 2030s, if everything goes as planned, these SMRs could help power
South Carolina’s educational leaders have set an ambitious goal: by 2030, they want at least 75% of students to be at or above grade level in reading, writing, and math. The recent school report cards show that schools are making progress, but they still have a long way to go to hit this target. Th
