Did you know that as mice age, they have fewer serotonin-producing neurons? These neurons are crucial for brain function and learning. Scientists found that older mice have fewer of these neurons in two key brain areas: the dorsal raphe nucleus (DRN) and the median raphe nucleus (MRN). This was espe
Ever thought about how machines can figure out what we're doing just by watching? That's what Human Activity Recognition (HAR) is all about! These systems are like super-smart detectives, keeping an eye on us in our homes and even in the world of entertainment. In a recent study, scientists combined
A big update is coming soon in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case. The main suspect, Rex Heuermann, is back in court on Tuesday. He's already charged with six murders, and there are hints he might be involved in more. The Suffolk County District Attorney's Office has planned a news conference right
Klebsiella pneumoniae, a sneaky germ found worldwide, is getting tougher to treat. Scientists tested how well antibiotics work on some clinical samples and a reference strain, ATCC13883. They looked at what genes were active and found some interesting things. A particular sample, DY16KPN, seems to f
Did you know that tiny creatures living in your gut can chat with your brain? Yes, gut microbes can actually communicate with the brain through something called the gut-brain axis. This might sound a bit weird, but it's true! These little critters change as we grow older, with the number and types d
Problems happen when air gets into the wrong place in the body. For instance, if air gets between the lungs and the chest wall, it's called pneumothorax. This issue can worsen and become a tension pneumothorax, which is serious because it squeezes the heart and lungs, making it hard for them to work
Sepsis is one of the top reasons people die in intensive care units. To get better at predicting who might die and how to treat them, it's crucial to understand how the proteins in their blood change over time. Researchers are studying these proteins, called the plasma proteome, to find patterns tha
Have you ever heard of phytoplankton? They're tiny plants that float in the ocean and play a big role in the lives of other sea creatures. Recently, scientists in Chile asked a tough question: How do these tiny plants interact with each other and with some special ones called Pseudo-nitzschia? To an
Denis Villeneuve, known for his sci-fi films like Dune and Blade Runner 2049, also dabbled in crime thrillers with Sicario. This 2015 movie follows FBI agent Kate Macer, played by Emily Blunt, as she joins a task force to fight drug cartels. Despite its box office success and Oscar nominations, an a
Imagine sixth graders in Utah's Draper Park Middle School learning to turn their ideas into businesses and pitch them to investors, just like on the popular TV show Shark Tank. That's what Laynie Alleman and her classmates did during their "It's My Business" competition, sponsored by Junior Achievem
