Imagine you're scaling up a cultivated meat business. You'll need a game plan to keep your products safe and tasty. Here’s how science-backed risk management can help. We’ll dive into how companies like UPSIDE Foods, GOOD Meat, and Vow Group tackle food safety before hitting the market. Setting up s
On January 3, SpaceX blasted off the Thuraya-4 satellite into orbit for Space42, a newly formed space tech company from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This was SpaceX's first launch of the year, happening at 8:27 p. m. Eastern time from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The satellite, de
A man found himself in a sticky situation while flying from San Francisco to Manila. He was seated in business class on United Airlines Flight 189 when another passenger decided to relieve himself—right onto him. The man, Jerome Gutierrez, was asleep when this happened. He woke up to find himself dr
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a surgical treatment that's been helping people with treatment-resistant obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Even though it's pricier than other similar treatments, it's gained popularity due to its adjustable nature. This study takes a fresh look at the cost-effecti
Imagine having a stroke and then living with unbearable pain for the rest of your life. This is the reality for many people who suffer from central poststroke pain syndrome (CPSP). One method that doctors use to manage this severe pain is deep brain stimulation (DBS). But how effective is it, and wh
Ever wondered why muscles get tired faster as we age? It's not just about lack of exercise. Scientists are diving deep into the tiny structures within our muscles, called myofibrils, to understand this age-related fatigue. These myofibrils are like the powerhouses of our muscles, responsible for con
Alright, let’s talk about this interesting settlement. Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to wrap up a lawsuit over Siri, their virtual assistant. The lawsuit claimed that Siri could accidentally record conversations and send those recordings to third parties without the user’s consent. Imagine cha
Thyroid cancer, particularly Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer (ATC), is known for its aggressiveness and poor prognosis. One key factor influencing this is the tumor immune microenvironment (TIME). To better understand this, scientists used single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) to analyze the immune micro
Have you ever wondered why so much health data goes unused? It's mainly because of privacy issues and rules around data protection. This is where Apheris comes in. Founded by German entrepreneur Robin Röhm, this startup is tackling the problem of using AI in life science and pharmaceuticals. You se
Coco Gauff, bouncing back from a tough 2024, kicked off 2025 with a bang at the United Cup. She and her teammate Taylor Fritz secured a spot in the semifinals with some solid wins. Gauff beat Zhang Shuai 7-6 (4), 6-2 and Fritz clinched a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Zhang Zhizhen. Gauff loves the team spir
