Medical tools can easily get infected by germs and mold. This is a big problem. Scientists have been working on special coatings to stop these infections. But, they often miss the mold part. Now, a new coating is here. It uses two special molecules: sulfobetaine and borneol. Together, they make a st
Dakota Johnson is making waves in the film industry, not just as an actress but also as a director and producer. She's set to receive a major award at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, where she's showcasing two of her recent films. But that's not all—she's also gearing up to direct her first feature
During the 59th Karlovy Vary Film Festival, actor Peter Sarsgaard grabbed attention with a heartfelt speech about unity and division. He pointed out that the U. S. is splitting into smaller groups based on politics, race, and other factors. He warned that this kind of division is a common tactic use
Michael Douglas was at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival to show a restored version of "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest. " He took the chance to share his worries about democracy in the U. S. He thinks the country is at risk of becoming an autocracy. He believes democracy is fragile and needs constant
The summer movie season is in full swing, and dinosaurs are leading the charge. Universal's latest addition to the Jurassic franchise, "Jurassic World Rebirth, " stomped its way to the top of the box office, raking in $26 million domestically over the Fourth of July weekend. This brings its total ea
Cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) has changed the game in studying tiny structures. It's faster and can handle bigger samples than before. But there's a catch: getting the samples ready is still tricky. The ice thickness can be uneven. Particles might stick to the support or line up in the same dir
The latest dinosaur movie, "Jurassic World Rebirth, " is making waves at the box office. On its second day, it earned $25. 3 million, bringing its U. S. total to $55. 8 million. Experts predict it will make around $137. 5 million in its first five days. Impressive, but not record-breaking. This isn
Michael Madsen, a familiar face in Hollywood for over 40 years, has passed away at 67. His family and representatives confirmed the news, stating he was found unresponsive at his Malibu home early Thursday. Authorities believe natural causes led to his death, with no signs of foul play. Madsen was
Kevin Smith, known for his work on "Clerks" and "Dogma, " has stepped into a new role. He is now an executive producer for the comedy movie "The Unexpecteds. " This film is set to hit digital platforms on October 14, thanks to MVD Entertainment Group. "The Unexpecteds" is about Gary, played by Matt
In hospitals, there's a sneaky threat called Enterobacter hormaechei. It's part of a bigger group called the Enterobacter cloacae complex, which is known for causing infections. What makes this germ extra tricky? It can form a sticky layer called biofilm on things like catheters. This biofilm acts l
