You're probably wondering if gold or cryptocurrencies can save you from tough market times. This study looked at their safe-haven and hedging abilities during events like the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical risks. They checked data from 2013 to 2021 every day. Guess what? Neither gold nor cryptos
Three-dimensional printing has revolutionized the way we think about creating tissue replacements. What makes this technique so versatile is the ink used to print the tissues. Ideally, this ink should be safe to use in the body, stable, and capable of maintaining its shape, size, and function after
You might think calligraphy is just for talented hands, but it could be a brain game-changer, too! A study found that older adults who doubled their calligraphy practice time saw their brains' memory and thinking areas chatting more effectively. The study picked Chinese folks aged between 55 and 75
At the Wild Felid Advocacy Center in Shelton, Washington, a sudden outbreak of bird flu has taken the lives of 20 big cats, including a Bengal tiger and various species like cougars, lynx, and bobcats. The sanctuary faced this crisis between late November and the middle of December. Mark Mathews, t
Blake Lively, known for her role in "Gossip Girl, " has filed a civil rights complaint against her "It Ends With Us" co-star and director, Justin Baldoni. She alleges sexual harassment during the filming of the movie. Lively also claims that Baldoni's PR firm, The Agency Group (TAG PR), used a PR ta
Dynamic elastomeric fabric orthoses, or DEFOs, are game-changers for kids with cerebral palsy. Made from stretchy neoprene, these braces help align the body properly and send helpful signals to the brain. This could be the key to helping these kids take part in daily activities more easily. A recent
As technology moves forward, traditional electronics face limits. For instance, Boltzmann's law and short-channel effects pose issues for metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). But there's a new kid on the block: nanoscale air channel transistors (NACTs), which use a vacuum-li
Ever heard of gold nanoclusters? They're tiny gold particles, wrapped in protective layers called ligands. These clusters are made up of smaller gold units, often triangular or tetrahedral in shape. Think of them as miniature building blocks. Scientists have been trying to figure out how these block
The criminal case involving actor Alec Baldwin in the tragic shooting death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins has finally come to a close. This opens the door for a separate civil lawsuit led by Halyna’s family, who are eager to see Baldwin testify under oath. They are hoping to gain damages and co
When doctors use radiofrequency (RF) energy to treat atrial fibrillation in the left atrium, they face an unusual challenge: preventing burns in the nearby esophagus. New catheters can now deliver high wattages up to 90W for short bursts, a technique known as very high-power short duration (vHPSD) a
