It was the night that everybody had been waiting for — the Season 33 finale of Dancing With the Stars! After weeks of glamorous outfits, electrifying performances, and a whole lot of "Thanks, Julianne! " from the co-host Alfonso Ribeiro, the final five couples were ready to give it their all. Danny
Lichens, those fascinating plants that grow on rocks and trees, have been around for a long time. Scientists first took notice of them in the 1870s and found that they produce special substances that can affect bacteria and fungi. More recently, we've discovered that lichens have a whole community o
Ever seen those cool 3D cloud points in movies? Yeah, those are point clouds. Compressing them is a big deal, and MPEG has a special way to do it called V-PCC. This method can squeeze point clouds into tiny sizes, but sometimes, the original ones go missing. That's where no-reference or reduced-refe
Imagine mixing two powerful substances to create a superhero drug against a dangerous disease. That's what scientists have done by combining eugenol and benznidazole to fight Chagas disease. This illness, caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, has only two treatment options—benznidazole and nifu
You might have heard about Rivian, the electric vehicle (EV) maker that's been making waves. Well, they just got a huge boost from the government. President Biden's administration has agreed to give Rivian a conditional loan worth a whopping $6. 6 billion! This loan isn't just for fun, though. It's
Ever wondered how your body might react to a medicine before you take it? That's where personalized medicine comes in. By combining pharmacogenomics (studying how your genes affect your response to drugs) with nanotechnology, scientists are creating something called nano-enabled pharmacogenomics. Th
In a tense situation in Pakistan, four security officers were killed when Imran Khan’s supporters broke through barricades in the capital, Islamabad. The protesters, who want Khan’s release from jail and a change in the government due to alleged election fraud, clashed with law enforcement. The inte
Recently introduced in Texas, House Bill 1339 seeks to classify abortion medications like mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled substances. This follows suit from Louisiana, where a similar law has complicated doctors' work. The goal? To curb online orders for pregnancy termination by teens. Bu
In a surprising turn, major car brands like Ford, GM, and Rivian are letting their electric vehicle (EV) drivers use Tesla's Superchargers. This shift started in May 2023 when Ford struck a deal with Tesla. Many other automakers, such as Hyundai, BMW, and Mercedes, quickly followed suit. While Tesla
Did you know that cannabis use disorder, or CUD, is a growing concern in the United States? With millions of people affected, the search is on for effective treatments. Recently, some intriguing research has surfaced, focusing on psychedelic compounds. No, not the ones that make you trip in a bad wa
