Cancer cells have a sneaky way of hiding from our immune system. One of their tricks involves a molecule called human leukocyte antigen G, or HLA-G for short. Normally, HLA-G helps keep the immune system from attacking our own bodies. But in cancer, this molecule goes rogue. It creates a sort of inv
TeamSTEPPS® is a strategy that aims to boost communication and team spirit in hospitals. But has it been tested among healthcare teams? In Thailand, researchers put the TeamSTEPPS® tools to the test with a survey. They looked at two questionnaires: the Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire (T-TAQ) and th
Southern California, which has been plagued by a severe dry spell, is finally expecting some rain. After months of dry weather that fuelled devastating fires, there is hope that the upcoming rainfall might help tame the wildfire risks. Although forecast rainfall is minimal, totalling less than a thi
Get ready for some exciting updates on Apple's upcoming iPhone SE! Rumors are swirling that this new model might come equipped with a unique Dynamic Island feature. Recently, a leaked image hinted at this possibility. Who's behind this revelation? None other than the reliable leaker, Evan Blass, wh
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have wrecked havoc, destroying over 12, 000 buildings and displacing thousands of residents. Among the affected are several celebrities, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jeff Bridges. The blazes, which started on January 7, have been devastating, with at least 24
Morphea, a chronic condition where the skin turns thick and hard, has always been a puzzle for doctors. They wondered if the same treatments that fix scars could also help morphea. So, they put two popular methods, laser treatment and microneedling, to the test. Thirty patients were split into two g
Ever notice how your hands seem to know numbers? Like, you naturally tap your left hand for small numbers and right for big ones? Scientists call this the SNARC effect. A recent study dug deeper. They found that if you practice linking numbers to hands, it sticks. Even a week later, the effect staye
Fire raged through Los Angeles County in January, with an airborne imaging spectrometer from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) documenting the damage. The device captured images of charred hillsides and destroyed neighborhoods, including the 170-acre JPL campus, which amazingly remained unharme
Thursday evening took an unexpected turn for residents near Moss Landing Power Plant in Central California. A fierce fire broke out at the facility, prompting a mass evacuation. This power plant isn't just any power station; it's a crucial battery storage site. Firefighters were quick to respond but
A big fire hit the Moss Landing Battery Plant recently. Authorities told everyone to evacuate right away and close all entry points to their homes. The smoke is the main concern, as we don't know what dangerous chemicals it might contain. This could hurt the environment, especially the nearby Elkhor
