Psychosis is a serious mental health condition. It is often marked by a lack of normal behaviors. These are called negative symptoms. Sadly, these symptoms are not well understood. Finding effective treatments for them is a big challenge. Researchers have been looking into this. They have been usin
There is a lot of interest in creating artificial muscles that work like real ones. Real muscles are complex. Their strength changes based on how they are used right now and how they were used before. To see if artificial muscles can do the same, a new way of testing was developed. This testing meth
A colossal iceberg, roughly the size of Chicago, recently detached from the George VI Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This event exposed a seafloor that had been hidden under 209 square miles of ice. A group of scientists on the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel, R/V Falkor (too), were in the Belli
Richard Sherman, the former Seattle Seahawks star, faced a terrifying situation on his 37th birthday. Armed intruders broke into his home while his family was inside. This shocking event unfolded just after midnight on Sunday, as captured by Sherman's home security cameras. He shared the distressing
The brain's health is deeply tied to the quality of sleep one gets. Recent findings show that not getting enough deep sleep or REM sleep can lead to shrinking in key brain areas. These areas are the first to be affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The study looked at 270 people over many years. It found
As the wind howls and the skies darken, residents in the south and southwest suburbs brace for the annual tornado season. This year, however, the familiar sights and sounds of severe weather come with a new twist: fewer eyes in the sky and less data to predict storms. Staff cuts at the Nati
Entertainment Tonight, or ET, has made a significant splash during the 2024-25 award season. It has managed to attract a huge audience across various platforms. This year, the show averaged 3. 8 million viewers during its coverage of the Golden Globes, Grammys, and Oscars. This was a massive lead
Lung cancer is a formidable foe, but some people manage to outsmart it. Dukhi Hong, an 84-year-old woman from Utah, is one of those rare individuals who have defied the odds. She was given a grim prognosis in 2019 when doctors diagnosed her with aggressive small cell lung cancer. This type of cancer
The upcoming second season of The Last of Us is set to be a game-changer. The show's creator, Craig Mazin, is brimming with confidence. He has a clear vision for this season, which is set to be more intense and expansive than the first. The first season introduced us to Joel and Ellie, two survivors
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern worldwide, and early detection is crucial for effective treatment. A new blood test has been developed to identify Alzheimer’s and monitor its progression. This test focuses on detecting fragments of a protein called tau, specifically eMTBR-tau243, which ar
