Have you ever thought about the challenges newborns face? One of the major concerns is congenital hypothyroidism (CH), a condition where babies are born with an underactive thyroid. This can slow down their growth and development, leading to mental delays. CH is linked to both genetic and environmen
Earth's neighbor, Mars, has long been known to have once hosted extensive water-rock interactions under a carbon dioxide-rich atmosphere. However, carbonate minerals, which are common signs of such interactions, are surprisingly scarce on the Martian surface. Some scientists suggest that these carbo
Did you know that our favorite holiday movies are often filmed in the heat of summer? Actors like Alison Sweeney and Andrew Walker have different thoughts on this. Sweeney finds it tough to pretend it's cold when it's actually hot outside, but Walker loves the early Christmas celebrations. He even e
You might think washing your hands keeps them clean, but did you know it can actually make hand eczema worse? A study in China found that keeping your hands wet for more than five hours can aggravate hand eczema, even for people with naturally dry skin. The longer your hands are in water, the more s
Scientists have created a compound called PH2⁻, a type of perylene diimide based radical anion. They tested it using several methods like cyclic voltammetry and differential pulse voltammetry. This compound can last up to 4. 5 hours in low-oxygen conditions. One interesting thing about PH2⁻ is its a
Nick Cannon, a father of twelve, has openly admitted he needs help after being diagnosed with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). He made this revelation during an episode of his podcast, "Counsel Culture, " in early November. Cannon shared that he possesses most of the traits related to NPD, w
Shigella infections are becoming harder to treat, especially in places like Bangladesh where people often prescribe their own antibiotics. Scientists have discovered that many Shigella germs are now resistant to multiple drugs, and some can even fight off several types of medicines at once. How do t
Scientists recently dived into the genetic world of a bacterial strain called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HMX2, which they found in Chinese Sauerkraut. They used advanced sequencing tools to study its DNA and see if it could be a helpful probiotic. This little bacterium, they discovered, has a lot
Ever wondered about the tiny bacteria living inside our favorite raw vegetables? Scientists recently peeked into radishes, lettuces, onions, and tomatoes to find out more about these microscopic inhabitants, specifically their resistance to antibiotics. They discovered 144 different types of these b
Bitcoin, the most prominent cryptocurrency, is on a roller-coaster ride. Standard Chartered predicts it could hit $125, 000 by the end of the year and then $200, 000 in 2025. However, some think even bigger. Michael Saylor from MicroStrategy believes Bitcoin could reach a market cap of $250 trillion
