Deion Sanders has never been a fan of Santa Claus. When his son Shedeur was just 11, Deion and his ex-wife Pilar divorced. This divorce had a big impact on the Sanders family holidays. Deion's kids didn't grow up with the traditional Christmas experience. Instead of wrapped presents, they got Amazon
Ever wondered what lies deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea? Hidden under 30 meters of water, there's a world of deep-water oyster reefs. These reefs, shaped by the gryphaeid Neopycnodonte cochlear, are not as well-known as their shallower counterparts but are just as important. Scientists have been
2024 is shaping up to be the hottest year ever recorded. The World Weather Attribution (WWA) recently released a report showing that climate change played a significant role in the extreme weather events this year. The report highlights that man-made warming, with a record increase of 34. 34 Fahrenh
Xylazine, a drug often mixed with opioids, is causing serious health issues in the United States. While it's mainly known for affecting α2-adrenergic receptors, its harmful effects can't be fully reversed by drugs that block these receptors. Scientists have now found that xylazine also targets α7 ni
Imagine if the power needed to secure Bitcoin's blockchain could be harnessed through physical tasks instead of digital computations. That's what researchers are exploring with the idea of "physical one-way functions. " This concept aims to replace electricity-guzzling digital one-way functions with
The Cincinnati Bengals pulled off a thrilling overtime win against the Denver Broncos, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With a final score of 30-24, the Bengals improved to 8-8, while the Broncos dropped to 9-7. Despite a missed field goal by Cade York in overtime, the Bengals managed to score a c
This winter, a nasty stomach bug called norovirus is causing a lot of trouble in the United States. According to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of outbreaks has jumped from 69 to 91 in just one week. This time last year, we only saw 65 cases. But what exactl
Imagine a tiny device that can help regulate your heartbeat without any wires or cables. That's exactly what leadless pacemakers are doing! Recently, there's been a buzz about these innovative devices that are specifically designed to help patients with heart rhythm issues. These devices, known as a
Reel's syndrome isn't common, but it can cause pacemaker leads to slip out of place. Let's talk about a patient's journey, a 59-year-old woman with Down syndrome. She had a dual-chamber pacemaker inserted due to a faulty heartbeat, causing her to faint quite a bit. Two months later, the pacemaker wa
Ever heard of pacing-induced cardiomyopathy? It's a heart condition caused by irregular pacing, leading to poor heart function. Doctors found that upgrading to physiological pacing can quickly improve heart function and synchronize the heart's contractions. This change helps the heart's chambers wor
