In the vast and complex realm of brain health lies a subtle warrior, Mathilda, also named Glucose transporter 1 deficiency syndrome (Glut1DS). Triggered by mutations in the SLC2A1 gene, Mathilda remains largely undetected since her discovery in 1991. She confuses even the brightest medical minds bec
Elon Musk's Tesla has been making promises for years, but many are still waiting. In 2024, the billionaire CEO talked about a $25, 000 electric vehicle, self-driving robotaxis, and humanoid robots called Optimus. He said these would help grow the company and make driving safer and cheaper. But Musk'
Are you planning to stay home on New Year’s Eve 2025? Then get ready to enjoy some classic movies that will make your night special. From romantic comedies to action-packed dramas, there’s something for everyone. Let’s dive into the top picks! "When Harry Met Sally…" is a romantic comedy that many
On December 29, 2024, the world said goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who passed away at the remarkable age of 100. His family, including his son Chip, remembered him as a hero who believed in peace, human rights, and unselfish love. Chip shared that his father broug
Scientists recently studied how water behaves when hydrophobic particles, which repel water, are added to it. They used a special kind of graphite called highly oriented pyrolytic graphite (HOPG) and a type of hydrophobic particle called (GA)15 fibrils. They found that within just a few hours, when
Nitroaromatics are super important in industries like medicines, dyes, pesticides, and more. But the way we usually make them is a big problem. It creates lots of pollution and has trouble with different chemical groups. So, scientists are searching for a better, cleaner way to make nitroaromatics.
Ever wondered how virtual reality (VR) and balance training compare when it comes to helping soccer players with chronic ankle instability? A recent study checked this out. The researchers rounded up 32 male soccer players with this issue and split them into two groups: one played VR games, and the
Ever wondered why your dog or cat is always scratching? Meet atopic dermatitis, a common skin disease in pets. It's caused by a mix of things from their genetics to the environment they live in. You see, some pets have a gene that makes their skin barrier weaker, so when they come across allergens l
Recently, there's been a hiccup in our understanding of magnetic semiconductors. A particular theory, known as the self-consistent spin wave theory, didn't quite hit the mark when it came to explaining these materials at low temperatures or near their critical temperature (T_c). Scientists J. K"onig
You might know that chromium can cause trouble for plants like pearl millet, making it tough for them to grow well. But what if they had a secret weapon? Researchers discovered that when they added zinc and iron together, the plants got much stronger. They could tolerate more chromium and even absor
