Scientists are exploring a new angle in the mystery of brain diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. These diseases often show up late in life and cause problems with how your brain works. Both diseases have something in common: they cause your brain to get inflamed. So far, some studies have hi
Imagine having the ability to identify sports activities just by using basic motion data. This is exactly what a new method called Human Activity Recognition (HAR) does. By using sensors and special learning algorithms, HAR can tell the difference between various sports activities with impressive ac
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
This Sunday, the New England Patriots have a chance to seal the deal on the first overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft. They're currently at the top of the draft order. A loss to the Buffalo Bills will lock in their position. However, if they win or tie, things get tricky. Other teams like the Titans,
You know how Reunion Tower in Dallas usually has a cool drone show for New Year's Eve? Well, this year, the drones are a no-go. Why, you ask? A drone provider from Coppell, Texas, called Sky Elements, decided to back out after a little mishap in Florida. A spokesperson from Reunion Tower said Sky El
In the past few years, telemedicine and eHealth services have been on the rise, leading to the rapid growth of Internet hospitals globally. These hospitals played a crucial role during the COVID-19 pandemic, but not much is known about the characteristics and safety of their outpatient pharmacy serv
Febrile neutropenia, a severe complication for patients with blood cancers undergoing chemotherapy, is a major concern. This study explored whether Channa striata, a freshwater fish, could help. The goal was to see if extracts from this fish could boost the body's neutrophil count and function, and
Prime numbers, often called the "atoms of arithmetic, " have fascinated mathematicians for ages. These unique numbers, only divisible by one and themselves, might seem totally random. But they actually hide intriguing patterns. Understanding their distribution could shed light on many areas of mathe
You might not realize it, but there are tiny creatures lurking in your tap water. Say hello to Legionella pneumophila, a crafty bacterium that can make your water a health risk. Unlike other harmful bacteria, Legionella takes its time. It grows slowly in both public and private water systems. Scient
Charles Dolan, a man who started with just 1, 500 cable TV customers in 1973, grew his business to over 3 million households by 2015. He sold Cablevision for $17. 7 billion to Altice, a European company, which now runs it under the Optimum brand. Dolan, the founder of HBO and pioneer of many cable
