Fixing a heart after a heart attack is no easy task. There's this substance called ginsenoside Rb1 that can safeguard heart cells and encourage their regrowth, but it doesn't do a stellar job on its own. So, scientists decided to give it a helping hand - they paired it with teeny-tiny, sponge-like m
Have you ever wondered what makes some societal structures work the way they do? Meet the dispositif, a concept brought to life by thinker Michel Foucault. Many people view it as an unseen force, like a mysterious puppet master. But the truth is, there are actual people behind the curtains pulling t
Ever wondered how we stumble upon new things? It turns out, it's not just about finding something for the first time. Sometimes, new discoveries come from mixing things we already know. Let's call these "higher-order novelties. " Imagine you've got apples and oranges. You might know about each fruit
Ever wondered how lung damage in severe COPD patients shows up on CT scans? It turns out, there's a strong link between the destruction of lung tissue, known as lobar emphysematous destruction, and the amount of air trapped in the lungs, called volumetric air trapping. Imagine your lungs as a spong
A powerful winter storm is causing havoc in the central U. S. , bringing heavy snow, ice, and plunging temperatures. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued blizzard warnings for Kansas and Missouri, where travel could be dangerous or even impossible. The storm is expected to affect states all
Winter isn’t known for being kind, and this weekend, the United Kingdom felt its full wrath. Airports across the country had to close their runways due to heavy snow and ice. The Met Office warned of snow and ice covering most of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and parts of England and Wales. Manchester
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has given some taxpayers a little more time to file their returns. If you live in one of 14 states hit by severe weather or natural disasters, you might be eligible for an extension. This includes folks in Louisiana, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, as
A powerful winter storm is wreaking havoc across the central United States. Forecasters warn about heavy snow, icy roads, and strong winds, making travel incredibly dangerous. The National Weather Service has issued winter storm warnings from Kansas to New Jersey. Blizzard-like conditions are expect
A massive winter storm is sweeping across the United States, affecting over 60 million people in 30 states. The storm is linked to a polar vortex, a cold air system usually huddled over the North Pole. This time, it's making its way south, bringing snow, ice, and severe cold to many regions. Some s
Ever wondered how traumatic events might lead to heart disease? Researchers have been digging into this question by looking at how our genes might connect these two conditions. When people deal with traumatic events, they can develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which includes stuff like fl
