Ohio State's defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, has left for Penn State. This news came just a week after the Buckeyes won the national championship. While the timing might seem odd, it's important to note that there could be many reasons behind this decision. Some speculate that Knowles didn't mes
On a chilly Saturday in early January, news of a potential Marburg outbreak in Tanzania hit the airwaves. This nasty virus, similar to Ebola but deadlier, has no approved vaccine or treatment. So, how do we keep Americans safe from such threats? Well, the best bet is to nip it in the bud overseas. W
Older folks with kidney problems often face a tough time getting transplants due to frailty. Especially those over 65 with chronic or end-stage kidney disease might find themselves at a disadvantage. The issue? Medical professionals worry about how well they'll bounce back after surgery. But here’s
Ovarian cancer keeps claiming lives silently due to its late detection and high recurrence rates. One key reason is the role of chronic inflammation, which drives cancer progression. Specific cytokines like IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-8, along with pathways like NF-kB and STAT3, get overactive in ovarian ca
Organic solar cells (OSCs) have been making big strides, but they still face a major hurdle: energy loss. This loss limits how much better their performance can get. To tackle this issue, scientists have turned to a smart strategy called "ternary, " which helps fine-tune energy loss and boost effici
On Sunday, tension in southern Lebanon boiled over into violence. At least three people lost their lives and over 40 others were hurt when Israeli forces opened fire on protesters. These demonstrators, some waving Hezbollah flags, were trying to enter border villages. Their goal? To protest Israel's
Over the past years, we've seen a worrying increase in forest fires, deforestation, and local temperature spikes in the Amazon rainforest. This has raised concerns about the collapse of the entire ecosystem. Scientists are working hard to understand how much deforestation and temperature increase co
On Sunday morning, tennis superstar Novak Djokovic shared a medical image of his injured left hamstring on a social media platform. This move came after he exited his Australian Open semifinal match with Alexander Zverev due to a muscle tear. The 37-year-old champion, who holds 24 Grand Slam titles,
Over the past decade, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the U. S. has faced an uphill task when it comes to approving drugs for rare diseases. These diseases, often with small patient populations, come with unique challenges like varied genetic and symptom patterns. This makes it tough to fi
One magic moment in Boston's sports history is David Ortiz's home run that gave the Red Sox a breathtaking comeback against the Orioles. This wasn't the first time an unheralded player stepped up and changed the game. Years ago, the Red Sox took a chance on a young slugger named David Ortiz. With a
