The COVID-19 pandemic has been a global challenge, with over 550 million infections and 6 million deaths by July 2022. Vaccines were quickly created to fight severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths. In a recent study, four COVID-19 vaccines were compared: BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech), mRNA-1273 (
Imagine diving into the coastal waters of China and finding a vibrant community of jellyfish. These aren't just any jellyfish—they're the ones that form massive blooms, sometimes creating a stunning spectacle in the sea. Scientists have recently discovered that these jellyfish play a much bigger rol
As years pass, our immune systems don't stay the same. They weaken, making it harder for older adults to fight off illnesses. Scientists call this "immunosenescence. " While vaccines are essential, they're not as effective for seniors. Researchers are digging into why this happens and how to fix it.
The intertidal zones of Jiaozhou Bay (JZB) are a key storage area for carbon, playing a big part in how organic matter moves and builds up. Yet, there aren't many studies that measure the sources of this organic matter. This study looked at 36 surface sediment samples from JZB to find out where the
Cancer is a tough fight, especially for people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds in Australia. Spiritual, religious, or personal beliefs can help them cope with the physical and mental struggles. This study looked into how cancer patients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CA
Moises A. Carreon is a name that echoes in the halls of scientific discovery. You might not know him by name, but his work has certainly touched your life. Ever wondered how membranes in water filters work? Moises is the guy who made those filters better. As a professor, he's spent years teaching an
Everyone's been talking about a potential fight between Alex Pereira and Jon Jones. It's a matchup that could be epic, with two skilled fighters from different divisions. Robert Whittaker, a former middleweight champ, is especially eager to see this fight happen. He's not hoping for Pereira to lose,
Scientists have found a treasure trove of new chemicals in the Euphorbia peplus plant. These chemicals, known as ent-abietane diterpenoid lactones, were separated into a group of eleven never-seen-before ones (1-11) and nine already known ones (12-20). Figuring out their structures and which way the
Everyone knows that PFL's recent purchase of Bellator has stirred up trouble in the MMA world. Many Bellator fighters are now speaking out about the frustrating gaps between fights and the unclear future of the promotion. UFC legend Matt Brown has been quite vocal about his worries, calling the merg
HP's newest EliteBook x360 2-in-1 laptop is a great pick for business professionals who are always on the move. It has a long-lasting battery, a high-quality webcam, and excellent speakers for video calls. However, it can get warm under heavy workloads and might be pricy. Several models are discount
