In Spain, sleep aids have been a topic of interest for over a decade. Researchers have been keeping an eye on how people aged 15 to 64 use these medications, from 2005 to 2022. The study aims to understand how the use of sleep aids has changed over time and whether there are any differences across r
Seagrass meadows play a big role in keeping our oceans healthy. They provide homes for many sea creatures and help keep our water clean. But climate change is making things tough for these underwater plants, especially with those sudden heatwaves in the ocean, called marine heatwaves. Scientists are
You might have heard about people getting their genes tested to learn more about their health or ancestry. But what about folks in Brazil? A recent study took a closer look at why Brazilians are buying these tests and how it's affecting their lives. Researchers did an online survey with over 1, 500
Despite decades of UN climate and biodiversity conferences, greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss keep rising. Recent summits, like COP29, fell short, offering developing countries mere fractions of the needed funds to tackle climate change. Delegates criticized the agreements as "outrageou
Imagine you're waiting for a new liver or kidney, and you have HIV. Soon, your wait might get a bit shorter thanks to a new rule from the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services. This rule, announced recently, means that people living with HIV can receive organs from HIV-positive donors. This
Get ready, Dallas! The coldest weather of the season is about to hit. We've already seen temperatures drop significantly. For instance, Fort Worth had a 30-degree drop, and Dallas wasn't far behind with a 27-degree dip. This cold spell is expected to continue with two more cold fronts on the way thi
Get ready, Baton Rouge! Today, you're in for a wild ride with temperatures climbing to the 70s or even 80°F. But buckle up, because a cold front is rushing in just before Thanksgiving. This weather change might bring some rain and thunder. Plus, keep an eye out for strong winds and hail. Meteorolog
The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci
Imagine you want to use your Bitcoin (BTC) on other blockchains, like Ethereum or Solana. That's what TeleBTC is all about—a clever way to wrap your BTC so it can move across different blockchains seamlessly. Why is this a big deal? Bitcoin isn't designed to work with other blockchains easily. It's
Walmart is tweaking its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, joining other big companies that have paused what some call "woke" initiatives. Filmmaker Robby Starbuck, known for his campaigns against such policies, had a chat with Walmart's top brass. He shared that instead of conflict, t
