"Family Guy", the animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, is famous for its wild humor and pop culture jabs. It often targets real-life celebrities, including actors and performers. One example is how the show portrays William Shatner, exaggerating his acting style for laughs. Adrien Brody, kno
Imagine if you could measure how stressed someone is just by looking at their body signals. That's what researchers are trying to do! They're building a system to figure out your stress level based on four simple body responses: heart rate, skin sweat, chest breathing, and belly breathing. The goal?
Ever wondered how certain chemicals break down when hit by light? Scientists used a smart computer model to figure this out for nitroaromatic compounds. These compounds are known to release a gas called NO when they break down. The scientists used something called Gaussian process regression, a type
Did you know that where you live can affect how your brain ages? Researchers in New Zealand found that people living in poorer areas showed a decline in cognitive function over two years. They studied a group of people aged around 63, half of whom were women, and a quarter were Māori. Using a test c
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a common procedure to remove the gallbladder. Normally, surgeons use electrocautery, but ultrasonic dissection might be a better option. Electrocautery uses heat to cut and cauterize tissues, while ultrasonic dissection uses vibrations. For planned surgeries, ultrason
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
The FX mini-series "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" is wrapping up with a tense finale. The show's creator, Stuart Zicherman, reveals that the writing team used real prison tapes to explore if Aaron Hernandez felt any remorse. The series delves into various factors that shaped Hernandez's li
Imagine 43 young Rhesus macaques out for a wild adventure in South Carolina! These little escapees, weighing only 6 to 7 pounds each, got a taste of freedom last Wednesday when a caretaker forgot to lock two doors at the Alpha Genesis Primate Research Center in Yemassee. The research lab is about 60
Imagine you're about to undergo a life-changing surgery. One that's designed to improve your daily life by helping you manage a medical condition. This is what many people face when considering the laparoscopic Mitrofanoff procedure. But what's it really like after the operation? That's what a recen
Remember "Focus"? The 2015 crime thriller starring Will Smith and Margot Robbie? It wasn't a massive hit back then, but fast forward to today, and it's suddenly a big deal on Netflix. The film, made on a $50 million budget, brought in $159 million globally. Seeing how adult dramas struggle now, this
