You might be surprised to learn that a medication designed to help control blood sugar levels in people with Type 2 diabetes could also reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. That’s what a recent study by Case Western Reserve University suggests. The drug in question is called Ozempic, w
Imagine stepping back in time to the age of dinosaurs. In Colorado, paleontologists have found the fossils of a new mammal species that lived around 70 to 75 million years ago. This creature, named Heleocola piceanus, was an opossum-like animal related to today's marsupials. The discovery is excitin
Every September, parents snap photos of their kids eager to start school. But for children on the autism spectrum, like my son Ben, school can be a daily challenge. Ben's journey started in preschool, where he seemed to dread going. His doctor said it was just a phase, but I knew it was more. Ben w
The iPad Mini 8 might be the next Apple device to get an OLED screen, just like the recent iPad Pro models. This switch from mini-LED could happen due to the success of the iPad Pro lineup. However, it's not clear if the same dual-stack tandem technology used in Pro models will be included. This adv
In a surprising turn of events, Arm, a leading British semiconductor company, has revoked Qualcomm's license to use its chip design standards. This action follows a long-standing legal dispute between the two tech giants. Arm's decision, reported by Bloomberg, impacts Qualcomm's ability to access th
In the heart of Los Angeles, a famous case from the past is heating up again. The Menendez brothers, Erik and Lyle, are still making headlines, even after 34 years. They were convicted for killing their parents in 1989. Now, Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascón and his team are mulling over n
Did you know that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently recommended that adults aged 50 and above should get a shot to protect against pneumococcal disease? This decision was made by a scientific panel and then approved by the CDC. This disease is caused by a type of bact
As the 2024 US election heats up, it seems that attempts to sway voters from abroad are also intensifying. Microsoft's latest report highlights how Russia, China, and Iran are busy trying to manipulate public opinion. Russia is particularly focusing on creating fake videos to tarnish Vice President
Did you know that a single image can reveal secrets about diseases like Alzheimer's and ALS? That's exactly what happened at Nikon's 2024 photomicrography contest. The winner was an image of brain tumor cells from a mouse, snapped by Bruno Cisterna and Eric Vitriol from Augusta University in Georgia
Ever heard of black holes having crowns? Well, they do! These crowns, called coronas, are super-hot plasma regions around black holes. NASA's IXPE spacecraft recently studied 12 black holes to figure out what these coronas look like and how they're connected to the swirling disks of matter around th
