Scientists typically focus on a few model animals like lab mice or fruit flies for medical research. But plants and other critters living in harsh environments might hold keys to solving tough health problems. Field studies of these wild animals are rare due to funding issues. Yet, understanding how
Two major LGBTQ legal groups have filed a lawsuit against President Trump's latest ban on transgender people serving in the military. The suit, filed on behalf of six active-duty trans troops and two aspiring recruits, claims the ban is un-American and weakens our country. The ban, signed as an exec
Telehealth has the potential to fix health care access problems and make care better in places with limited resources worldwide. But in Africa, it's not widely used. One reason is that we don't know enough about the best ways to make it work there. Researchers in central Uganda decided to find out w
Imagine you're managing a herd of horses to optimize their movements for maximum efficiency. That's the idea behind the Horse Herd Optimization Algorithm (HHOA) designed to boost power extraction from solar panels. This method, inspired by horse herd behaviors, works great under both changing and st
Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i
In the first week of his administration, President Donald Trump has set the crypto world buzzing. The latest developments include the creation of a crypto task force by the acting Securities and Exchange Commission Chair, Mark Uyeda, and an executive order aimed at pushing cryptocurrency advancement
IMAGE THIS: You're on the road, with your car talking to other vehicles, traffic lights, and even road signs. Welcome to the Internet of Vehicles (IoV)! It's a smart world of connected cars that can chat away, sharing info and making driving safer and more fun. But, hold on a sec – these car chats n
Ever wondered how tiny molecules can influence big issues like infertility? Meet microRNAs (miRNAs), which are gaining attention for their role in Diminished Ovarian Reserve (DOR), a major cause of infertility. Scientists are diving into the world of miRNAs to understand how they affect granulosa ce
River blindness, also known as onchocerciasis, is a major health concern in Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has set a target to eliminate this neglected tropical disease (NTD) by 2030. More than 99% of people infected live in 31 countries across sub-Saharan Africa. The goal here is to ex
You might have heard about people and companies losing their bank accounts suddenly. This isn't just happening to regular folks, but also to big names in the tech and crypto world. Recently, the U. S. Oversight Committee, led by Representative James Comer, started looking into these cases. They're t
