Cannabis products are big business on the dark web, with lots of people buying and selling them. This study checked out what kinds of cannabis products are sold online and how much they cost. Researchers looked at four main dark web markets: Archetyp, Incognito, Royal, and Wethenorth, finding over 2
Patellar instability, where the kneecap slides out of place, is a common problem orthopedic surgeons face. One big reason for this is an unusual shape of the thighbone's groove, called trochlear dysplasia (TD). Doctors have been trying different operations to fix this. Two common ones are rebuilding
In the wake of a tragic attack in New Orleans, Houston's Muslim community rallied together at the Medical Center Islamic Society. The shocking event took a deeper toll as the perpetrator, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, was discovered to be a local resident. Imam Basem Hamid spoke to the congregation, stressing
Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, had an unusual start to her week. She found herself at Mar-a-Lago, the luxurious Florida home of former U. S. President Donald Trump. Meloni and Trump spent an evening watching a movie called "The Eastman Dilemma: Lawfare or Justice. " Trump praised Meloni's i
President Biden recently blocked a Japanese company’s takeover of U. S. Steel, a move he claimed would preserve jobs in the steel industry. However, some steelworkers in Pennsylvania and Indiana aren’t happy. Nippon Steel had promised investments to upgrade aging blast furnaces and committed to no l
Imagine tiny, magical beads made from plant leftovers! Scientists have found a way to turn waste into something helpful for packaging. These 'magic dots' are safe for cells and deliver drugs effectively. They're not the brightest, but by adding some atoms like nitrogen, oxygen, or sulfur, we can mak
Did you know that some plastics can soak up heavy metals like a sponge? Biodegradable polylactic acid (PLA) mulch is designed to replace conventional polyethylene (PE) mulch in farming. The goal? To cut down on plastic waste and microplastics in soil. But it turns out, these tiny plastic bits can al
Tiny organisms like bacteria and viruses might not look scary, but they can cause a lot of trouble. This is why countries around the world, including Iran, need to be ready to fight these invisible foes. A recent study took a deep dive into how Iran's dealing with these microscopic threats. First t
Ever wondered how cells handle stress during migration? It turns out, they form tiny bubbles called migrasomes. These aren't just any bubbles; they form in specific areas called retraction fibers (RFs) when cells migrate. RFs are like tiny tubes pulled out of a cell's outer layer during movement. L
Prostate cancer is a big deal for men across the globe. It's actually one of the most common cancers, and a lot of things can cause it, like genes, age, and lifestyle choices. Today, we're focusing on some special pathways in the body that help prostate cancer grow. Think of them like highways for c
