Did you know that climate change can mess with your brain? No, we're not talking about heatwaves making you cranky. It's much more serious than that. The "Hot Brain 2: Climate Change and Brain Health" meeting in 2024 really opened eyes to this issue. Think about it. When the weather gets extreme, i
2024 was a unique year for Indian entertainment. Fewer films hit the theaters, but those that did were either massive hits or big flops. People were pickier about what movies they watched in cinemas. The COVID-19 pandemic played a part in this, as habits formed during lockdowns stuck. Franchise film
2024 was a rollercoaster year for Bay Area sports fans. The San Francisco 49ers started the year with a bang, reaching the Super Bowl, but ended up losing in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a tough blow for football fans, but there were plenty of other stories to keep them talking. Baseba
Imagine you're battling advanced malignant melanoma or non-small cell lung cancer. Doctors might use immune checkpoint inhibitors, like those targeting PD-1, to help your body fight the disease. But here’s the thing: only about 20-40% of patients actually see real benefits. So, scientists set out to
2024 was a year of extremes for Chicago's weather. The city saw both scorching heat and bone-chilling cold, along with heavy rain and snow. Let's dive into the most memorable days. On August 27, the temperature soared to 99 degrees at O'Hare International Airport. This broke the record for the hott
Climate change is a significant global problem with serious health impacts. The Lancet Commission even called it the top health challenge of this century. Air pollution alone claimed millions of lives in 2015. It also makes extreme weather, displacement, mental health issues, diseases, food shortage
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and the Nasdaq will temporarily shut down on January 9 to honor the late President Jimmy Carter. This isn't just any day off; it's a national day of mourning. Carter, our 39th president, is known for his incredible humanitarian work after leaving office. He passed
Have you ever wondered why some Swedish men are more likely to deny climate change than women? It turns out, this might be linked to something called "threatened masculinity. " This happens when men feel like their masculinity is being challenged or devalued, often due to changes in society that giv
Green hydrogen, renowned for its zero-CO 2 emissions and high energy density, is becoming a hot topic as an alternative to traditional fossil fuels. Scientists have made significant strides in a process called the alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction (HER). This process, used to generate high-pur
Climate change isn't just about melting ice caps; it's affecting people right now, especially in rural areas like Pakistan's Malakand Division. Women in these regions are facing a unique set of challenges that can really take a toll on their mental health. From hotter temperatures to crazy weather p
