In gestational implantation, endometrium stromal cells are the real VIPs. These cells need to be receptive and ready, especially for human conception. Something called SHP2, a protein, is highly present in these decidualized cells. Its role here? Making the cells that line the uterus receptive to im
Ukraine woke up to a chilling an event after a Russian strike on a residential building in Poltava. This attack came during continuous hostilities throughout the nation. The building was targeted and sadly, 14 lives were lost in the strike, including two children. A professor by education, Olena Yav
Bright light can trigger sneezing in about one in four people. This odd reaction, called the photic sneeze reflex (PSR). We often see this phenomenon on sunny days or when someone steps out of a dark room into the light. The exact reasons behind this reflex are still unknown. Some researchers think
Imagine getting a top-notch result without spending a fortune. That's exactly what a new AI model from a company in China, DeepSeek, has achieved. They’ve created the DeepSeek-R1 model which can outperform even its most expensive competitors. The R1 model is built on top of the V3 model,
In the coming week, two big things are happening. First, it will be warmer than usual outside, around 80 degrees and foggy in the morning. Especially in low spots. Temperature highs will be around 70 degrees as the Sun starts to heat up the day. Expect a fun, warm weekend with sunny skies
Drought in sub-Saharan Africa is a huge problem that impacts how maize grows and reduces the harvest. Dealing with drought is complex because many different genes are involved. That's why scientists tried something new. Researchers took 236 different types of corn and tested them in multiple
Merab Dvalishvili came out on top in the UFC 311 event, but a lot of people are still talking about it. They are questioning whether the right fighter was declared the winner. Umar Nurmagomedov, Dvalishvili’s opponent, was favored by many fans and experts in the early rounds. The first two rounds w
Workplace mental health is a big deal. Everyone knows that work can be stressful. It can take a toll on our minds. But what if there was a way to make workplaces better for our minds? It's not just about having a good job. It's about feeling good and healthy while doing it. Lots of people think abo
Bitcoin took a hit early in the day on Monday, dropping below $100, 000. It didn't take long for the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap to recover from its low point of $97, 900. Seems like Bitcoin's gains from the recent industry-friendly regulations and a national crypto stockpile announ
Imagine if the tiny, and usually nasty, viruses could be used to target and eliminate cancer cells. Scientists have been exploring this idea for a while. They are using oncolytic viruses. One type of virus, the recombinant Adeno-associated virus, has been programmed to carry a gene called TRAIL. T
