Heart disease is a big deal, and it's all about tiny things going wrong. Cells in our blood vessels have special connections called junctions. These junctions help keep everything in check. But when they don't work right, bad things happen. Think about the walls of your blood vessels. They are like
V2X tech is a game-changer for cars. It lets vehicles talk to each other and their surroundings. This can make roads safer and traffic smoother. It is also key for self-driving cars of the future. A recent study dug into why people might or might not use V2X tech. It looked at how people's values a
Fathers' past struggles might influence how their babies see faces. This isn't about pointing fingers. It's about seeing how tough times can ripple through generations. A recent study involved 239 dads and their 8-month-old babies. The dads talked about their childhood hardships. The babies' eye mov
Scientists have found a way to make a powerful microscope work better with tiny drug particles in water. This microscope, called a scanning electron microscope (SEM), usually needs a vacuum to work, but it can also be used to look at things in liquid. The problem is, small drug particles and other o
Cancer treatments are always looking for new tricks. One promising method is photothermal therapy (PTT). It uses light to heat up and kill cancer cells. But there are some problems. Light doesn't go deep into the body. Also, cancer cells can get used to the heat. Scientists have found a clever solut
The Southeast Coast is bracing for some rough weather. A weather system might form off the coast, but it's not a sure thing. Even if it doesn't develop into a full tropical storm, the area can expect some heavy rain and strong winds. First, a low-pressure system needs to form near Florida. If it do
In Turkey, many people do not know much about epilepsy. This lack of knowledge can lead to unfair treatment of those who have the condition. A recent study looked into how much people in Northern Turkey understand about epilepsy. It also checked if this understanding affects how they see people with
Kevin Smith, known for his work on "Clerks" and "Dogma, " has stepped into a new role. He is now an executive producer for the comedy movie "The Unexpecteds. " This film is set to hit digital platforms on October 14, thanks to MVD Entertainment Group. "The Unexpecteds" is about Gary, played by Matt
In hospitals, there's a sneaky threat called Enterobacter hormaechei. It's part of a bigger group called the Enterobacter cloacae complex, which is known for causing infections. What makes this germ extra tricky? It can form a sticky layer called biofilm on things like catheters. This biofilm acts l
Weather is changing up its game just before the holiday weekend. After a round of afternoon storms on Wednesday, things are about to get hotter and drier. The good news is less rain. The bad news is more heat. Wednesday is another hot and muggy day. Temperatures will climb near 93 degrees in the af
