You know how doctors use special machines to take pictures of the heart? Well, they've been noticing something interesting about a device called WATCHMAN FLX. This device is like a little cap that's placed in the heart to stop clots. When doctors use a special kind of scan with dye, they sometimes s
As Monday morning dawns, Western Wisconsin is shrouded in a thick layer of freezing fog. This means visibility on the roads could drop to less than a quarter-mile, making it tricky to drive. So, keep your eyes peeled and take it slow. Low beams are your best friend in this weather. The National Weat
On December 29, SpaceX sent four satellites built by Astranis towards geostationary orbit. This launch was unique because it marked the first time a single company launched four of its own satellites on one mission to GEO. A Falcon 9 rocket carrying the satellites blasted off at midnight from Florid
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is speeding up on the international stage. After opening in 52 markets, it's already made $74M, pushing its global total to $211. 5M. This is a big jump from the previous film, which opened to $40M in similar markets. The blue hedgehog is joined by Keanu Reeves in this new adven
Boeing, a major US aviation company, has had a rough 2024. It started with a strike by 33, 000 machinists, which slowed down the production of popular planes like the 737 Max, 777, and 767. In January, a scary incident happened when a door plug fell off a 737 Max during a flight. This made safety ex
Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out the best treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC)? Part of that process involves staging the cancer, which helps plan the right treatment and estimate how well it will work. In Indonesia, researchers are exploring a new way to predict CRC stages using simpl
Joseph Belluck, the chairman of the State University of New York committee that reviews and licenses charter schools, has a message for Governor Kathy Hochul and the legislature. He wants them to lift the cap on the number of city charters next year. Why? Because there are currently no more licenses
Wheelchairs play a vital role in the daily lives of users, and they need regular maintenance and repairs to keep functioning properly. A study decided to listen closely to what wheelchair users had to say about their experiences with accessing these essential services. The focus was on understandin
Lately, sports fans have been alarmed by a string of home burglaries. These aren't ordinary break-ins; they're cleverly timed to happen when the homeowners are away. Just a month ago, NFL star Patrick Mahomes was the first to fall victim. His house was robbed while he was out of town. The thieves di
Healthcare is a basic right, but many around the world can't access it. This is especially true in low- and middle-income countries. A recent study in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, looked into the availability, pricing, and affordability of essential medicines for heart disease. Researchers checked public,
