Fifty years ago, an idea was born. A simple yet powerful one - to share stories with the world. This year, that idea celebrates its golden jubilee. It's been a rollercoaster ride, filled with laughter, tears, and everything in between. Think about it, fifty years is a long time. It's more than twic
Have you ever wondered how common and serious the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is among adults living in the UK? Surprisingly, we don't know much about this virus in adults because doctors don't usually test for it. This lack of information makes it hard to know if we need a vaccination program
Ever wondered how we can make our electronic devices even smarter? Well, scientists are exploring a fascinating material called ferroelectric semiconductors. These special materials can change their electrical properties when exposed to certain conditions, like a light switch that turns on and off i
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is tough to tackle due to issues like poor blood vessels and high tumor cell load. These problems make it hard for CAR-T cells, a type of immune cell therapy, to work well. Researchers found that when there are fewer CAR-T cells compared to tumor cells, the immun
Imagine you're at war with tiny invaders. Your body's immune cells, like soldiers, need to know where to strike. One key soldier here is a protein called Granzyme B (GzmB). It plays a huge role in fighting off bacterial infections by causing bacteria to self-destruct. Scientists have created a sort
Have you ever wondered how to make enzymes stronger and more durable? Scientists have found a clever way to do just that. They've developed a strategy where enzymes are encased in a soft, protective core and a hard shell. This core-shell approach helps enzymes work better and withstand tough conditi
Imagine if a computer could help chemists design new molecules, predict their properties, and even plan how to make them in the lab. That's where large language models (LLMs) come into play. These powerful tools are changing the game in chemistry. But what's an LLM? Think of it as a smart assistant
Imagine waking up on a Tuesday morning in 2025, with 344 days left in the year. It's January 21st, and history is about to be made. On this day, the United States reported its first confirmed case of a mysterious virus that had been sweeping through China. A resident of Washington state, who had rec
Scientists guide leaders to make smart choices. But recently, people are wondering how much we should trust them. A huge survey in 68 countries asked 71, 922 people about this. The results? Most folks trust scientists and think they should have more say in big decisions. But there are differences be
In Michigan, there's a special group called the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) that keeps an eye on knee replacements. They recently found something interesting about the Biomet Vanguard XP bicruciate-retaining total knee implant. This implant is designed to
