Imagine waking up to a world where things you imagined as a child are a part of reality! Scientists are now looking at how this power of imagination might influence the future. If sci-fi stories and films can make us laugh and think, maybe they can help us figure out what kind of future we want.
Researchers have found a way to improve mobility in people with a muscle-wasting genetic disease by using a spinal cord stimulator. This is a big deal! Spinal Muscular Atrophy or SMA, was once a condition without any hope of improvement. SMA is a tough disease. It slowly destroys muscle cel
So, picture this: scientists have been playing around with different kinds of soaps, or surfactants, to see how they mix and interact. They looked at a special kind of soap called a trimeric surfactant. The soap was mixed with different combinations of other soaps that had varying hydrophobic tail l
The University of North Texas Health Science Center recently said goodbye to its president, Sylvia Trent-Adams. She was in the role for over two years before stepping down. The news came with a twist. The university is going to pay her $560, 000 as per a mutual agreement. The exact reasons for her r
Picture this: federal health agencies, usually buzzing with updates, are suddenly quiet. No, this isn’t a power outage. It’s a communications blackout. These agencies, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), are supposed to
First, let's talk about the brain. It's like a super-computer running our body. Modern science has given us powerful tools to peer into the brain's workings, especially when it comes to how drugs hijack the brain and keep it in a state of addiction. Scientists now understand that each perso
It's all a bit of a pickle right? NASA, the awesome space agency, has temporarily paused a bunch of their science committees. This isn't just about one or two groups, but several. Why ? They're trying to figure out how to follow recent orders from the president. The big guy in charge, who is also t
have you ever wondered if weather can cause trouble between countries? This question led to some interesting research involving climate, peace, and war. This research, based on current happenings and historical evidence, sheds some light on this complicated link. Let's start with the present. Today,
Imagine a battle—one that has raged for generations, with each side claiming their way is the best. This battle is not fought with swords or guns. It is fought with letters and sounds. It's called the science of reading debate, and it's a hot topic in education. In the last 200 years, arguments ove
Sci-fi movies often have a tough time explaining time travel. The rules are frequently made up as they go along. They either take too long to explain, or they don't explain enough, leaving viewers confused and frustrated. But some movies do a great job of keeping time travel simple. This al
