Today, we celebrate some famous birthdays, like John Legend, who turns 46, and Seth Meyers, who's 51. The horoscope has some advice for each zodiac sign. For example, Aries, it's time to get hands-on and help others. Remember, actions speak louder than words. Taurus, it's about letting go of things
2025 is set to start with a bang as key state and local races kick off across the U. S. These contests aren’t as flashy as the presidential elections, but they’re crucial for understanding the political landscape. In Virginia, special legislative elections in January will decide the control of the s
Long-distance runners are no strangers to bone stress injuries (BSIs). Traditionally, bone mineral density (BMD) has been the go-to measure for assessing these risks. But what if there's more to the story? Enter trabecular bone score (TBS), a newer metric that might offer a clearer picture. Res
In the age of internet reviews, how a hotel responds to negative feedback can make or break its reputation. A recent study looked at how hotels in Beijing and London use language to deal with unhappy guests. It turns out, they have different ways of handling complaints. The study found that Chinese
In this study, researchers looked into how different heating methods in the dairy industry affect the structure and function of epigallocatechin-3-gallate-casein (EGCG-CS) complexes. They heated these complexes at various temperatures – 65°C for 30 minutes, 72°C for 15 seconds, 85°C for 15 seconds,
You know that feeling when you try to stretch a plastic bag and it just tears apart? That's because of the polymers used in its making. One such polymer is gelatin, which is safe and natural but not very flexible. Scientists decided to mix gelatin with another polymer called curdlan to make it more
In the midst of the NFL season, a rather uneventful game took place on Thursday Night Football between the Seahawks and the Bears. The final score? A measly 6-3, marking the lowest-scoring game of the season. This game surpassed the previous low score record of Jaguars 10, Titans 6 set in Week 14. W
It was a nail-biter right till the end. The Portland Trail Blazers and the Utah Jazz went head-to-head in a game that could have gone either way. In the final moments, Scoot Henderson stepped up and made a crucial fade-away shot to seal the deal for Portland, 122-120. This win was a bit of a revenge
Bronchopleural Fistula (BPF) is a serious issue after lung surgery, often leading to life-threatening complications. Traditional methods haven't significantly lowered the death rate. Recently, less invasive bronchoscopic tools have been introduced, offering safer options. These tools include sealant
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a common surgery globally, has seen a surge in educational videos online. Platforms like YouTube and WebSurg offer these videos, but their quality can be hit or miss. This study looked at how the quality of these videos has changed over the past 20 years and compared th
