In the world of medical research, figuring out how radiation spreads in the body is super important. Scientists use something called Monte Carlo simulations to do this. These simulations help them see exactly where radiation goes and how much dose is given. One of the most reliable tools for this is
A recent study has uncovered a surprising benefit of the shingles vaccine. It might not just prevent shingles but also protect your brain. Researchers looked at data from Wales, where the shingles vaccine was introduced in 2013. They found that people who got the vaccine were less likely to develop
In the realm of radiation therapy, finding materials that mimic human tissue is a big deal. This is where Staphylococcus aureus bacteria and hydrogels come into play. Researchers have been looking into how these two can work together to measure radiation more accurately. The focus is on two specifi
The U. S. government has decided to shorten the time work permits last for certain immigrants. This includes refugees, people seeking asylum, and others who are legally protected in the U. S. The new rule means these permits will only be valid for 18 months instead of the current 5 years. This chang
Apple has been busy tweaking its software. Just a day after sending out a test version of tvOS 26. 2, they've already sent out a revised one. This is the software that runs on the Apple TV 4K. It's expected to launch soon, maybe even next week. So, what's new in this update? Well, it's got some coo
It seems like Congress is stuck in a time loop. Remember the government shutdown a few weeks ago? Democrats and Republicans agreed to end it with a promise to talk about health care subsidies. But now, with a Senate vote just around the corner, it looks like nothing will change. This isn't the firs
Paramount Pictures is going through a major shake-up under new leadership. The studio, now partly owned by Skydance Media, is seeing a lot of changes in how it makes and markets movies. This shift is causing some drama and controversy. First, let's talk about Ramsey Naito. She was the head of Param
Latin American artists are making a big splash at Art Basel Miami 2025. They are using their art to share their culture in new and exciting ways. Renata Petersen, an artist from Mexico, is showing three different collections. One of them is made of tiles with religious symbols and messages. She got
The Milwaukee Bucks are in a tough spot. They just won a game, but their star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, got hurt. He might be out for a while. This is bad news for the team, which has been struggling lately. Giannis has been thinking about his future. He wants to win a championship. He has sai
The Vatican has a long history of excluding women from leadership roles. This time, it's about deacons. After years of discussion, a group of experts said no to women becoming deacons. This is a big deal because deacons are like junior ministers. They can preach and perform some sacraments, but they
