This year's French César award nominations are in, and the competition is fierce! Topping the list is "The Count of Monte Cristo, " adapted from Alexandre Dumas' classic novel and starring Pierre Niney. Close on its heels are "Beating Hearts, " a modern-day take on Romeo and Juliet, and "Emilia Pére
Head and neck cancer patients often face unpleasant side effects from radiotherapy, like dry mouth (xerostomia) and sticky saliva. Scientists are exploring ways to predict these side effects using machine learning. A recent study compared different machine learning models to see which one could pred
Have you ever wondered why some electronic devices can heat up quickly? A big reason is tiny components called GaN HEMTs. These little transistors can get really hot, especially when there are many of them. Scientists came up with a clever solution: they swapped the silicon carbide base with a singl
Researchers have found a strong link between a specific protein in blood, called phosphorylated tau217, and memory problems in people with Alzheimer's disease. This protein, found in plasma, can hint at the earlier stages of Alzheimer's. While scientists already knew that these proteins could show c
Let's dive into how guidance services can make or break career success in Ghana. Researchers took a close look at what makes these services relevant and effective. They chatted with 413 guidance service coordinators from different levels, like regions, districts, and schools. Their results? Money ma
Let's zoom in on the Xi'an metropolitan area in western China. From 2010 to 2020, researchers noticed an interesting pattern: the city's population clustering first went up, then came down. This was a bit different from other cities like Nanjing or Wuhan, which had higher clustering. All these citie
Israel has revealed the names of three people they hope to see freed in Gaza this Thursday. They include Arbel Yehud, 29, who was taken from her home, along with her partner Ariel Cunio. Gadi Moses, an 80-year-old grandfather, was also snatched from the same community. And Agam Berger, a 19-year-old
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is set to face senators on Wednesday during his first confirmation hearing as President Trump's nominee for the secretary of health and human services. Kennedy, known for his contentious views on vaccines and abortion, is expected to face tough questions. Kennedy has sparked s
After the COVID-19 pandemic, many American students are having a tough time with their reading and math skills. A test given every two years, known as the 'nation's report card, ' shows that while some kids are doing better, others are falling behind. This test helps check how well schools are doing
Hey there, did you know some parks in Massachusetts are closing up due to bird flu worries? It's true! Signs are popping up in Boston's Emerald Necklace parks, warning folks not to feed or touch birds. The big concern is the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, which has been hanging around wild birds
