Meningococcal disease, caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis, is a big deal. It's severe and can even be life-threatening. There are vaccines that protect against this, including ones that target the most common types like MenA, MenC, and MenW. These vaccines come in different forms, like
Jay-Z and Beyoncé have been together for over two decades, with a marriage that spans 16 years. A close friend of Jay-Z once remarked that he had never seen the rapper fall so deeply in love as he did with Beyoncé. Despite their age difference, the two became inseparable after meeting in the early 2
Soft actuators today often rely on a single driving method, making it tough to handle complex, multi-directional movements. Scientists have crafted a new type of actuator using MXene, a special material, combined with a unique wrinkling structure. By adding n-hexane and letting it evaporate quickly,
Ready to break free from boring glass walls? Interior designers are taking room division to new heights. They're ditching the usual glass partitions and bringing in cooler, more creative options. Think colored frames, curvy lines, and textured glass that still let the light shine through. But wait,
Imagine you lost a leg, and now need a prosthetic socket to walk again. The fit has to be just right – not too tight, not too loose. But how do we know what’s "just right"? A recent study in Australia set out to find out. Researchers chatted with people who’ve lost a lower limb, asking about their e
эти days, mental health care is getting a technological boost. This means plenty of digital interventions are popping up. But how do we turn mental health strategies into real digital tools? Enter the Digital Intervention Development Guide, or DID-Guide for short. This handy guide shows you how to
Imagine taking a trip back in time to see how plants adapted to life on land. One key player in this story is the NAC transcription factor. NAC genes are like the conductors of an orchestra, directing how plants grow, develop, and respond to stress. We looked at plants from green algae to today's cr
It's holiday time, and you're sitting on a pile of gift cards and extra cash. What's a better way to spend it than on some awesome PC games? The Steam Winter Sale is on until January 2, 2025, offering big discounts on some of the year's best games. Let's check out some of the top deals you shouldn't
Early morning might feel tense as the moon shifts into Scorpio, but things should balance out by midday. Expect emotions to run high and perhaps clash a bit with Mars. Once the sun and moon align, though, love and warmth take over. Aries, today might throw you into a leadership role. Trust yourself
The Islamic group HTS, formerly known as Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, recently seized control of Syria's capital, Damascus. Unlike its counterparts, the Taliban in Afghanistan, HTS is eager to stand out. HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa, previously known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, has pledged to take a different
