Every year, millions suffer from Schistosoma mansoni infections, a nasty parasite that's tough to kick out with regular drugs. Scientists in a lab decided to test a new approach using ivermectin, a drug that usually works against other worms. They wanted to see if boosting ivermectin's potency with
Ever thought about upgrading to a PlayStation 5? Now's the time! Sony has three great options, and Amazon is making them even better with discounts up to 25 percent for Black Friday 2024. Let's start with the Digital Edition, which is now cheaper than ever at $374, and it comes with a free copy of N
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 close vote, Texas' education board decided that elementary schools can teach lessons inspired by the Bible. This happened despite worries that it might push religious views on young students. The lessons will start as early as next year. Schools that use these lessons will get extra money from
Imagine you're a doctor examining a patient who has just given birth or had an abortion. You spot something unusual in their uterus, perhaps a clump of blood vessels that look a bit off. You might think you've found a malformation, but is it really? Are we over-detecting these issues in the uterus a
Josh Brolin has pulled back the curtain on a bold pledge concerning the upcoming Oscars. In a recent chat with Variety, the star of Dune: Part Two revealed that he would retire from acting if the film's director, Denis Villeneuve, doesn't get a Best Director nod. A drastic move, indeed! Brolin beli
Nebraska's volleyball team is getting ready to face their rivals, the Wisconsin Badgers, for the third time this season. Wisconsin has been a tough opponent for the Huskers, winning most of their matches. But Nebraska has a slim lead, winning 2 out of 3 games against the Badgers last season. The fo
Ever stopped to think about how much electricity those big data centers that power our daily online activities actually use? Well, get ready for a surprise! With artificial intelligence (AI) on the rise, data centers are becoming gigantic power guzzlers. They're so big that soon, a single one could
Let's face it, screens are part of our daily lives. But instead of just worrying about how many hours we spend in front of them, scientists are now pointing out that what we do on those screens is what truly makes a difference. Imagine this: a video chat with friends can make you feel connected, whi
Think about how much time you spend looking at screens. Some people spend up to 13 hours a day in front of a computer. That's a lot of screen time! And it can cause problems like eye strain and trouble sleeping. So, people are turning to blue light glasses to help. These glasses promise to reduce ey
