Sci-fi movies often have a tough time explaining time travel. The rules are frequently made up as they go along. They either take too long to explain, or they don't explain enough, leaving viewers confused and frustrated. But some movies do a great job of keeping time travel simple. This al
Bright light can trigger sneezing in about one in four people. This odd reaction, called the photic sneeze reflex (PSR). We often see this phenomenon on sunny days or when someone steps out of a dark room into the light. The exact reasons behind this reflex are still unknown. Some researchers think
Deep learning is making waves in the fight against superbugs. Researchers have found a way to use the power of deep learning to tackle a huge problem: How to identify and label organisms living carefree. This is a complex task, they are clever little beings . . They use fancy tool
guess you’ve ever been in such a frightening situation. Throughout the globe, expectant women are subject to a silent yet fierce battle. Intimate partner violence (IPV) isn't just a problem in one city or country but is in fact widespread. Being pregnant and facing abuse at the hands of a trusted
What started as six women sharing their stories has grown into a group of ten individuals calling out Justin Tucker. Now we find three more massage therapists have publicly accused Ravens kicker Justin Tucker of unwanted advances. The newest group of women have come forward to add to the allegations
When engineers and scientists want to simulate a crash, they often turn to the Finite Element Method (FEM). It's like a super-detailed map that shows exactly how things will break and bend under impact. FEM helps them get accurate and detailed simulations. Unfortunately, it’s a bit greedy wi
It is tragic but true. Malaria, especially during pregnancy, can be extremely dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child. But finding drugs that are safe for pregnant women, especially during the first three months, has always been a challenge. Researchers have long been trying to
Brain surgery might not sound like a walk in the park, you might imagine a robot hand trying to create a fine painting. Yet, deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a procedure worth discussing. DBS can be traced back to its origin in the 1950s and involves the implantation of electrodes in specific brain
A terrible disaster happened over Virginia’s Potomac River on a Wednesday night. The midair collision between a jet, the American Airlines regional jet, and a army helicopter, the Black Hawk, left no survivors and shattered many lives. The lives of 67 people on board came to an abrupt end that left
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRH30, a type of lactic acid bacteria, can make special substances called exopolysaccharides. These substances help to support our immune system and can be used as natural additives in food. Recent research focused on making the production of these substances more effic
