Imagine you're running a massive experiment with tiny worms. You're studying how they evolve resistance to a drug called ivermectin. To do this, you use a cool new tool called TARDIS barcoding. This tool helps you track the worms' genetic lineage, just like a family tree. Why worms? Because the
Funnyman Dana Carvey is set to revisit the Saturday Night Live stage in December. He's been a regular this season, impersonating President Joe Biden and even trying his hand at Elon Musk. But don't expect to see him do Musk again anytime soon. Carvey admits he's not great at capturing the billionair
Last week, Ukraine fired British-made Storm Shadow missiles at Russia, drawing a furious response from Vladimir Putin. Russia retaliated by firing a ballistic missile at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro and threatening to attack countries that supply Kyiv with long-range weapons, like the UK and US. Thi
Have you ever noticed how close you hold your iPhone to your face? Well, Apple's latest iOS 17 update has something interesting to say about that. They've introduced a feature called Screen Distance, which is like a little helper reminding you to step back. Health experts, like those at Cedars-Sinai
In a shocking turn of events, the Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, publicly threatened to have the country's President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , his wife, and the House Speaker assassinated if she were killed. This dramatic declaration came amidst escalating tensions between the two le
Did you know that the tiny creatures living in your saliva can tell a lot about your health? Especially if you have type 2 diabetes. In a recent study, scientists took a closer look at these microbes when diabetes meets different levels of gum disease. They found that the mix of microbes changes qui
Are you a woman with multiple sclerosis (MS) and looking for ways to improve your daily life? A cool study recently explored how a simple 12-week resistance training program can make a big difference. Let's dive into what they found! First, let's talk about oxidative status. It's like the body's wa
Ever wondered why some people with knee implants end up with broken bones? Turns out, it might have something to do with how the implant is placed. A study from a single hospital looked into this issue. They focused on a specific type of knee replacement called the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthr
Imagine paddling down Tasmania's Franklin River and suddenly finding your kayak stuck between huge rocks. That's exactly what happened to one kayaker. The river's powerful current pinned him down, creating a tough situation for rescuers. They were faced with a tough call: save the kayaker, but risk
You might think that bleeding after a surgery is normal, but sometimes it's not. We're talking about a condition called uterine arteriovenous malformation, or AVM. This happens when blood vessels in the uterus get all mixed up and start bleeding. It's becoming more common because of things like cesa
