Shaquille O'Neal thinks dunking will boost WNBA ratings. But former NBA champ John Salley has a different view. On the Really No Really podcast, Salley said the WNBA's popularity is rising because women's basketball focuses on fundamentals. Unlike the NBA, which is dealing with a viewership decline
For years, brain cancer treatment has heavily relied on drugs like temozolomide. However, the blood-brain barrier, which acts like a bodyguard for the brain, has been a tough nut to crack. But now, scientists have given an old antibiotic called linezolid a fresh lease on life. They've tweaked it by
Public health emergencies bring together volunteers from all walks of life. This mix can make management tricky. To understand volunteers better, researchers are looking at social media data to create online profiles. These profiles could help paint a clearer, more objective picture of who's helping
Tesla’s brand value took a big hit last year, falling by 26%, according to a recent analysis. This is the second year in a row that the electric car company has seen its brand value drop. Experts point to a few reasons for this decline. One is that Tesla's lineup of cars is getting older, and they h
Donald Trump’s second term as President, set to begin in 2025, promises to be eventful. With numerous plans and promises, Trump aims to leave a mark on the United States. However, his success depends on various factors. The new administration could face hurdles from within and outside, potentially a
Let's talk about vibration plates, a fitness trend you might have seen on TikTok. These machines have been around for decades, so what's the deal? Vibration plates vibrate rapidly when you stand on them, making your muscles contract and relax quickly. This sound like a quick fix for fitness? Not so
In the biomedical field, optical sensors play a crucial role in measuring cell parameters without labels. However, traditional optical probes require a lot of data to function correctly, which can be tedious to collect. Additionally, many professionals struggle to trust and troubleshoot complex mode
Disneyland's Haunted Mansion is getting a new bride in the attic, and she's not the axe-wielding Black Widow you might remember. This ghostly figure, dressed in a flowing gown with a beating red heart, is now a mournful bride. She's traded her murderous past for a sad tale of lost love. Instead of b
Imagine trying to learn Spanish with a teacher, only to find that the links he gives you are all blocked. That's what happened to Aleeza Siddique, a 15-year-old from Northern California. Her school's internet filter turned their lesson into a vocabulary drill. A new study by the Center for Democracy
Have you ever wondered why honeybees are disappearing? One big reason is neonicotinoids, a type of pesticide that can harm bees. Scientists are figuring out how these pesticides stick to honeybee sensors. They found out that certain kinds of neonicotinoids, called cis-oxygen bridge ones, connect str
