Imagine tiny particles of pollution, known as PM2. 5, invading our lungs and causing big trouble. These microscopic critters can lead to inflammation and, in severe cases, cancer. One protein named ANGPTL4 is central to this inflammatory dance. Scientists recently asked, "Can curcumin, the colorful
Under the glow of the cameras, some of the movie world's biggest names descended upon London for the Royal Film Performance of "Gladiator II. " Actor Paul Mescal, known for his dramatic roles, was spotted alongside Connie Nielsen and the legendary Denzel Washington. These stars weren't alone; they w
Video cameras are vital for safety, but with so many hours of footage, figuring out what's normal and what's not can be tough. This research uses the power of ResNet50, VGG19, EfficientNetB7, and the superstar ViT_b16 to smartly shrink video files. By pinpointing key frames, the system avoids exhaus
Last month, New York City Mayor Eric Adams made an unexpected appearance at a food giveaway event in Manhattan. The same event was attended by a Turkish businessman named Sezgin Baran Korkmaz, who is involved in a separate legal case. Korkmaz is suspected to be a potential witness against Mayor Adam
It seems like the tide might be turning for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). After years of seeing record highs, the top three bacterial STIs have started to drop since the Covid pandemic. Syphilis, which is one of the most infectious STIs, went down by 10% in 2023. This is a big deal, especi
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic hit hard, the UK's National Health Service (NHS) has been working on a clever plan. They want to spot the next big disease before it spreads. How? By teaming up with a company called Oxford Nanopore. This company has a super-fast way to read DNA, which can help find
Former U. S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has made it clear that he won't be a part of President-elect Trump's new administration. However, he's eager to share his insights with whoever takes over his old role. Mnuchin feels strongly about maintaining and improving the United States' trade poli
Holidays are here, and with them comes a spike in acid reflux cases. Dr. Pochapin from NYU Langone Health explains what causes this discomfort and how to enjoy your feast without the burn. Unlike occasional heartburn, GERD is a long-term condition causing frequent symptoms like heartburn and regurgi
Yellowstone, a show loved for its ranch drama, shocked viewers with a big reveal in the second half of its final season. The lead character, John Dutton, played by Kevin Costner, was suddenly written out of the story. The episode kicked off with John's daughter, Beth, spotting police and an ambulanc
Knee pain is no fun, right? But did you know that instead of just taking it easy, you can actually fight back against it with the right exercises? Pilates, for instance, can be a game-changer. It turns out that about one in four adults experience knee pain, and that number has been on the rise. Ost
