The deepest parts of the ocean are like the last frontier for humans to explore. It is very difficult to get to these places, as it needs special equipment, expertise and money. In 2020, scientists went to the bottom of the Mediterranean. The team used a vehicle called the Limiting Factor and went t
The scent of trouble. Not to be overly dramatic, but scientists think they can catch big health problems like Parkinson's disease and Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) by noticing a change in smell. These are big diseases that mainly affect older people, and they can really mess with a person's thinki
Questions about what shoes to wear while running endless streets for hours. , Long-distance runners have been asked for their thoughts on the matter before. Don't get any ideas, young people aren't told to go out into the streets and start running flat out. The debate centers on different types of
Imagine this: a famous rapper, known for his flashy lifestyle and hit songs, finds himself in a prison cell. This isn't a music video, but reality for Sean "Diddy" Combs. He's been locked up, awaiting a serious trial. Late one Thursday night, something unusual happened. Combs was quietly mo
It's fascinating how something as simple as treating farm animals can have a major impact on the environment. This happens to be true with Ivemectin. Ivermectin is a common drug to treat cattle and anywhere else. But it has more to it than most people know. This is not new since it had been used f
Alopecia areata is a common skin condition. It makes hair fall out in patches. Some people lose all the hair on their head. Others lose hair everywhere on their body. This can be very upsetting. No one knows what causes it. But, scientists are trying to find out. They are using a special tool called
Imagine if the tiny, and usually nasty, viruses could be used to target and eliminate cancer cells. Scientists have been exploring this idea for a while. They are using oncolytic viruses. One type of virus, the recombinant Adeno-associated virus, has been programmed to carry a gene called TRAIL. T
Neutrophils, which are essential when the body is fighting an infection, are also very important for understanding big health issues like diabetes and heart disease. Most of today's treatments focus on handling metabolism issues. However, the underrated role of inflammation in these diseases often g
Psyllids, or plant lice, are tiny bugs with a big problem. They have a habit of sucking out the sap of plants. The damage they cause isn’t just physical. The bugs are also known to spread nasty bacteria. These bacteria are tricky to deal with. They have reduced genomes and can’t be grown in lab
A big surprise in the sky was a rocket blasting off. Someone near Turks and Caicos spotted it on a recent January night in 2023. The sky was full of light! She wasn't seeing stars or meteors. This was a test of SpaceX Starship to Mars. But when they tried to control the ship, it flashed and came cra
