Uveal melanoma is a tough nut to crack, especially when it resists chemotherapy. Scientists have been on the hunt for new ways to tackle this issue. They created lab-grown versions of these tough cancer cells by exposing them to common chemo drugs like dacarbazine, cisplatin, and gemcitabine. Then,
Ever wonder how the brain handles signs and words at the same time? A recent study dug into this, focusing on how learning sign language affects the way we use spoken language. The experiment involved hearing people who don't usually use sign language. They were taught some signs from Catalan Sign L
Anchorage is in the middle of a heated discussion about closing two elementary schools. Parents and teachers are worried about how this will affect kids, especially those with special needs. They say moving students around too much can be disruptive and harmful. The school board is listening to the
Ever wondered if your eyes could give you away when you lie? A recent study explored this idea using a method called the ocular-motor deception test (ODT). This test looks at how pupils dilate and how people read when they're being truthful or deceitful. The study involved 180 participants who were
Pregnancy can bring a lot of pain. Some moms try different things to feel better. One mom tried snorting Tylenol. She heard about it at a party. Pregnant women used mirrors and rolled-up bills to snort the medicine. It made them feel good fast. Soon, she did this often in her third trimester. This
In the vast, rugged landscapes of eastern Wyoming, a remarkable discovery was made over a century ago. A dinosaur mummy, preserved in clay, offered a glimpse into the past. Recently, a team of researchers, led by paleontologist Paul Sereno, set out to uncover more about this ancient creature. The j
Our memories are not fixed records of the past but rather flexible stories that our brains tell ourselves. Every time we recall something, our brains tweak the details, sometimes creating false memories. This isn't always a bad thing. Scientists are exploring how we can manipulate memories to improv
A violent incident shook Michigan last September. A man drove his truck into a church, started shooting, and set the building on fire. This wasn't random. The FBI says he had a grudge against the church's faith. The shooter, Thomas Sanford, was a former Marine. He had lived in Utah and dated a woma
In Venezuela, the US is amping up military pressure on President Nicolás Maduro, stirring memories of past interventions in Latin America. The US has labeled Maduro a narco-terrorist and is taking strong action against him. Back in the day, leaders like Salvador Allende in Chile and Rafael Trujillo
A woman, one of five suspects in the recent Louvre jewel heist, faced a judge to determine if she would be held in custody. She is accused of helping plan and carry out the theft. The 38-year-old woman cried as she confirmed she lives in La Courneuve, a suburb north of Paris. The hearing was private
