Ever wondered why some people develop liver disease even if they're not overweight? The answer might lie in our genes and how they interact with our surroundings. Let's dive into the PNPLA3 I148M variant, a tiny change in our DNA that makes us more susceptible to metabolic dysfunction-associated ste
Imagine a tiny piece of plastic, so small you can't even see it with your eyes. These are nanoplastics, and they're a big problem in our waterways. A recent study looked at what happens when zebrafish swim in water filled with these tiny plastics for just 96 hours. In males, the tiny plastics messe
During the COVID-19 lockdown, global shipping activities were significantly reduced. This provided a unique opportunity to study the impact of reduced marine traffic on nitrogen dioxide (NO 2 ) pollution, a key indicator of shipping emissions. Satellite data from TROPOMI showed a substantial decre
In October 1994, the Journal of Synchrotron Radiation (JSR) kicked off its journey with a 100-page inaugural issue featuring 15 articles. Over the past three decades, JSR has grown alongside significant achievements, including multiple Nobel Prizes awarded for research conducted using synchrotron ra
Ever wondered why astronauts on extended space missions seem to age faster? NASA's recent research, Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA), provides some answers. It turns out that spaceflight speeds up aging by causing inflammation, genomic instability, and mitochondrial dysfunction. Interestingly, t
In 2007, a little-seen video of Donald Trump with his then-10-month-old son Barron resurfaced. Trump, a billionaire at the time, was receiving the Hollywood Walk of Fame award. He described baby Barron as "strong, smart, tough, vicious, and violent. " Fast forward to 2024, Barron is now 6 feet 9 inc
Imagine tiny bubbles dancing through water, helping tiny algae grow bigger. These aren't regular bubbles; they're micro-nano bubbles, or MNBs for short. Scientists used them to boost the power of Chlorella vulgaris algae to clean water. The world's water is facing a big problem: antibiotics are pol
Over the last few decades, healthcare has changed a lot. People are living longer, getting more chronic diseases, and expecting better care. At the same time, technology has been transforming how healthcare is delivered. We now have telemedicine, electronic health records, and mobile health apps tha
In a surprising move, the entertainment company co-founded by NBA superstar LeBron James, SpringHill Co. , is merging with British production powerhouse Fulwell 73. This isn't just any deal; it's a merger of equals, bringing together the best of sports content and reality TV. The brains behind this
The TV show Yellowstone is facing a big change. Kevin Costner, who played John Dutton, left the show. So, the producers decided to kill off his character. John was shot by a hitman, but it was made to look like a suicide. His son Jamie and his girlfriend were involved, but Jamie didn't pull the trig
