Biogenic amines (BAs) are harmful substances found in fish products. They're linked to fish spoilage and pose a threat to food safety. Traditional methods to detect BAs are costly, complicated, and time-consuming. In a recent study, scientists created a new tool called a nanozyme-based sensor array.
Ever seen a baby in a business meeting? At one Washington, D. C. office, it's a common sight. This small act shows support for working parents. But a recent report on Fortune 100 companies reveals many big businesses are not as family-friendly. Many lack transparency about their parental benefits, m
Have you ever noticed that objects moving towards or away from you seem to speed up as they get closer? Scientists have long known that the speed at which we perceive things moving on a flat plane can be affected by how fast they appear to be moving at our eyes and where they start from. But what ab
Have you ever wondered why men and women often perform differently in winter endurance sports like cross-country skiing, biathlon, and long-track speed skating? While we've looked at summer sports, it's time to dive into the winter games. Let's explore the factors that influence performance in these
In the halls of the US Capitol, a fresh debate is heating up over the use of public bathrooms. Republican Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina is leading the charge to block Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, the first transgender woman elected to Congress, from using women’s re
You might think a computer science professor has no business running a theatre. But David Malan, a big name at Harvard, is stepping into this role at Arlington's Regent Theatre. The theatre, which has been around for over a century, was previously run by Richard Stavros. He retired recently, and now
Scientists in Italy collected 27 different types of lactobacilli from the vaginas of healthy women. They wanted to find out if these bacteria could be used as probiotics to fight off bad bacteria. The results were promising! All the lactobacilli strains could stop at least three types of harmful bac
Ever wondered what makes some people happier than others? It’s not just about how we are born or where we grow up. Scientists are diving deeper to figure out how relationships, loneliness, and trust add up to happiness, and if our genes or surroundings have a say in it. Interestingly, many studies m
Imagine solving a crime using DNA, but without ever revealing sensitive personal information. That's the power of homomorphic encryption in forensic genomics. DNA analysis, especially using autosomal Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs), is crucial for identifying unknown suspects. The catch? Our
A 59-year-old woman faced an unusual health challenge when doctors discovered a malignant solitary fibrous tumor (MSFT) in her occipital region. This type of tumor is quite rare, and in her case, it exhibited an epithelioid pattern. Advanced tests like Next-generation sequencing (NGS) revealed a uni
