You know how some molecules can twist and bend, while others stay stiff? Scientists found that this flexibility can change how certain fluorescent probes work when they detect toxic mercury (Hg²⁺) in water. They looked at two types of these probes, one with a wiggly bit (1) and one that's pretty str
Educators Liu and their team are revising the order of their names in their upcoming paper, "Walking with Dreams, " set to appear in the journal Behavioral Sciences. They're doing this for two clear reasons. Firstly, they want to give proper credit to the varying contributions each team member made.
Pam Bondi, a former Florida attorney general, recently had her confirmation hearing for the role of attorney general under President-elect Donald Trump. She's promised to end any partisanship within the Department of Justice and ensure fair justice for all. Trump nominated Bondi after his initial pi
Pete Hegseth, nominated by Trump for a Pentagon position, faced tough questions during his confirmation hearing. Senators, mainly Democrats, questioned him about past misconduct allegations, heavy drinking, and his views on women in the military. Hegseth brushed these off as part of a smear campaign
Have you ever thought about fabrics that can sense how your body moves? That's exactly what strain sensing fabrics do. They detect outside deformation, giving real-time feedback. The challenge? Making a fabric that's super sensitive and accurate. Scientists have now done just that with a polyurethan
Essential Tremor (ET) is a common condition where people experience shakiness, especially during movement. Some people with ET also have tremors when they're resting, which is known as resting ET or rET. While we know ET changes the brain's white matter, we don't know much about the differences betw
Do you know what living in tropical countries could lead to? You might get melioidosis, an infection caused by the bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. This tiny bug loves soil and water, making it a common problem in hot regions like Kerala, India. Melioidosis can be mild or severe, depending on ho
As people live longer, more of them are ending up in nursing homes. Older folks in these places often deal with ongoing physical and mental health issues, such as chronic pain and conditions like anxiety or depression. This can really affect their well-being. Medicine isn't always the best solution.
You might think that robotic surgery is all about the robot, but it's actually about the patient. Recently, a group of experts from the Junior European Association of Urology Robotic Section and Young Academic Urologists got together to figure out what makes robotic surgery successful for patients.
Ever wondered what happens when a business idea seems too good to be true? That's what happened with MoviePass, the once-popular movie-ticket subscription service. Its former boss, Theodore Farnsworth, is now in serious trouble. He's pleaded guilty to securities fraud and could spend up to 25 years
