Have you ever noticed that your itch gets worse at night? For people with skin conditions like atopic dermatitis, this is a common problem. Scratching in your sleep can make your skin worse, disrupt your sleep, and lower your quality of life. But how do you measure that? Scientists have been trying
Ever wondered how x-rays might affect kidney cancer? Well, scientists found that x-rays can speed up kidney cancer growth. How? By making healthy kidney cells go into a strange phase called "senescence, " where they stay alive but stop growing. These senescent cells start pumping out special signals
Imagine you're on an automated shuttle, zipping through the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. From July to December 2023, researchers were watching how well these shuttles handled their routes. They collected lots of data, like GPS information, disengagement records (when the shuttle hands
Imagine turning mealworms into a smart sensor that can measure humidity! Scientists did just that by using chitosan, a substance found in the mealworm's biomass. They mixed this chitosan with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) to create a flexible film with copper electrodes. This film can detect humidity chan
Have you heard about Pinctada birnavirus (PiBV)? This virus causes a disease called summer atrophy in pearl oysters, mainly affecting young oysters and causing abnormalities in adults. First spotted in Japan in 2019, studying this virus has been tough due to the lack of suitable cell lines. But don'
Aging isn't simple. It impacts both our minds and bodies. But here's something interesting: social activity can make a real difference. A study in Northern Romania explored how much time seniors spend with friends and how active they are. Researchers studied 588 people, equally divided between men a
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military veteran, has been confirmed as the new U. S. Defense Secretary. The Senate vote was unusually close, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50-50 tie. Some senators had concerns about Hegseth's experience and past allegations. Three Republican senat
Imagine a group of people discussing an issue. Their opinions aren't set in stone; they change based on who they talk to. Scientists have created a model to understand this better. They call it the q-voter model with weighted influence. This model introduces something new: a bias that favors one opi
The Senate is about to vote on whether Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and military vet, will become the next defense secretary. Some Republicans are expected to vote against him, making the outcome uncertain. Hegseth has faced controversies, including accusations of heavy drinking and sexual
You might be wondering why Pete Hegseth, a guy who was up for a big job with the government, would pay a woman $50, 000. Well, let's dive into it. This all started back in 2017 when a woman accused him of rape. Now, Pete says this accusation is false, and he paid the woman to keep things quiet. He w
