Guess what? There's a super effective pill called PrEP that can protect against HIV. But in China, only about a quarter of men who have sex with men (MSM) are using it. Why is that? A study dug into this by asking MSM what would make PrEP more appealing. Turns out, price matters a lot. If it was fre
Last summer, something incredible happened near Joe Velaidum's home in Marshfield, Canada. While out for a walk with his dogs, a tiny delay saved him from a close encounter with a meteorite. He had stopped to move a dog leash, which was unusual. Little did he know, a space rock was headed his way. T
Ever wondered which glaucoma treatment works best? A recent study compared three common methods: deep sclerectomy (DS), canaloplasty, and viscocanaloplasty. The results? DS and canaloplasty kept intraocular pressure (IOP) in check better than viscocanaloplasty. However, DS needed fewer glaucoma meds
Imagine you're trying to find out how well a new medicine sticks to something in your body, like a sponge. Scientists often use human serum albumin (HSA) for this. Think of HSA as the sponge that helps carry drugs around your body. Recently, scientists created a new tool using HSA stuck to tiny magn
Are you on the hunt for a budget-friendly tablet that doesn't break the bank but still delivers great performance? Meet the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024). This tablet packs a punch with its Exynos 1280 chipset, making daily tasks a breeze. It's not just about performance; this tablet also comes with a s
In a surprising turn, the UK's inflation rate dropped to 2. 5% in December 2024, catching economists off guard. The consumer price index (CPI) had previously been at 2. 6% in November. Core inflation, which doesn't include the ups and downs of food and energy prices, also dipped to 3. 2%, down from
Imagine you're in a lab, and you want to make a super-powerful molecule. Scientists just figured out a cool way to do this in one simple step. They changed the structure of a molecule, added two special groups to a part called a methyl group, and made it both positive and negative at the same time.
Ever wished for a smartwatch that won’t break the bank and lasts longer than a week? Meet the CMF Watch Pro 2—currently discounted on Amazon! This device isn’t from a big-name brand like Samsung or Apple, but it offers impressive battery life and a price tag under $60 during the sale. Wondering why
Griscelli Syndrome (GS) is an unusual genetic condition that combines visual and immune system problems. There are three types of GS, each caused by different genetic changes. Type 1 includes brain issues, while Type 2 might lead to a serious immune overreaction called hemophagocytic lymphohistiocyt
Pete Hegseth's confirmation hearing for the Secretary of Defense position was nothing short of intense. Senators didn't hold back, questioning his past behavior and fitness for the role. They highlighted his alleged sexual misconduct and the non-disclosure agreement (NDA) he signed after being accus
