In a global scramble, scientists are joining forces to rescue indispensable health databases that have been unexpectedly taken offline. Not long ago, these databases were essential tools. They stored important data about people's health and even helped save lives. Now, the information stored in
Hidden skin disease HS is more than just a skin issue. It has a strong impact on the life of the patients. The main problem is, doctors aren"t always familiar with it. This causes delays on patients getting the help they need. This new study hopes to change that. The study is called HELyx, happe
Microplastics are everywhere. In the water we drink, the food we eat, and even in our bodies. A 14-year-old discovered something alarming related to these tiny particles during a science project. She wondered what microplastics might do to our immune cells, so she did an experiment. It was discovere
The weirder world of sci-fi movies has scored big in summer 2024 ''Dune: Part One'' had a good shot at a record this year earnimg an 8. 0 IMDB rating but failed to make top 250 marks. Movie makers have loved audiences with two mega space hits The first Sci-Fi film at bob Marathon assemblies for t
Ovarian cancer presents a serious challenge. It is hard to catch early and even harder to treat. The low survival rates speak volumes about the need for more effective diagnostic and therapeutic tools. This is where a type of new nanomaterial -- carbon dots or CDs -- shows huge promise. Carbon do
Federal agency directors are about to get a sneak peek at President Trump's budget plans for the upcoming fiscal year. It is expected to be a big change. This is a routine process that happens every year. Congress will eventually take this budget and turn it into a law. This will be Trump's first b
Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that lives in the stomach. It's known for causing ulcers and can even trigger cancer. One way it does this is by causing something called "gastric intestinal metaplasia" (GIM). GIM is a big deal because it's a step towards stomach cancer. Scientists fou
Imagine blending the strength of steel with the lightness of foam. This is not Science Fiction, but the reality created by AI. It started when AI was tasked to help find the best structure for new materials. The usual way to find these materials is experimenting with different structures fo
First, imagine having a tool that lets you create two different useful compounds from the same starting materials. This new method can do just that with benzimidazoles. It makes two different types of products by tweaking the conditions. The process involves some complex steps like breakin
Health officials in the U. S. have discovered a new strain of bird flu in Nevada dairy farms. Experts now think the virus might have spread between wild birds and cattle more often than previously believed. This new strain of the H5N1 virus, known as D1. 1, was picked up in a milk sample from the s
