Ever tried to do something important right after waking up? It's tough, right? Now, imagine being a driver in a self-driving car. You're napping, and suddenly, you need to take over. But what if you were in deep sleep? A recent study looked into this. Researchers had people drive in a simulator aft
Tesla has seen another high-profile departure. Omead Afshar, who led manufacturing and operations in North America and Europe, is out. He's the latest in a string of executives to leave the electric car maker. Just last month, Milan Kovac, the head of engineering for Tesla's Optimus robot, also depa
Handling pheochromocytoma during surgery is tough. The body's blood pressure can go haywire. But here's a twist: sometimes, it's linked to another rare condition called Takotsubo syndrome. This makes things even trickier for doctors. First, let's talk about pheochromocytoma. It's a tumor that messe
A sneaky plant pest has been spotted in Texas, and it's causing trouble for tomatoes. This pest is a type of nematode, a tiny worm that attacks plant roots. The specific kind found here is called Meloidogyne enterolobii, and it's known for being extra aggressive. What's worrying is that this nematod
The latest COVID-19 variant, Nimbus, is making waves with a particularly nasty symptom: a severe sore throat. This isn't just any sore throat; people are describing it as feeling like razor blades or acid burns. Why is this happening? Experts think it's because this variant targets the upper respira
In Sub-Saharan Africa, many women delay getting a mastectomy. This delay leads to late diagnosis and treatment. As a result, the disease is often more advanced by the time it's detected. This situation contributes to higher mortality rates in the region. Mastectomy alone can greatly affect a woman's
Israel and the U. S. recently took action against Iran's nuclear program. They destroyed three nuclear sites. This was after 12 days of conflict. President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu said they won. They believe they stopped Iran from making nuclear weapons for a long time. The U. N. 's Inte
Ironheart, the new Marvel series, has landed on Disney+ with a mix of praise and criticism. Right now, it has a 72% score on Rotten Tomatoes, which is considered "Fresh" but not outstanding. This puts it in the same range as other recent Marvel shows like Echo (70%) and She-Hulk (79%). However, it's
Glioblastoma, a tough brain cancer, has been a hard nut to crack for doctors. They've tried a treatment called checkpoint inhibitor therapy (CPI). It has worked wonders for other cancers. But for glioblastoma, it's not been as effective. Why is that? Scientists are digging deep to find out. They're
Jon Jones, the UFC heavyweight champion, has decided to hang up his gloves. This means he won't be fighting Tom Aspinall, the interim champion, to unify the title. Instead, Jones chose to retire after defending his title against Stipe Miocic, who is 42 years old. This decision has sparked a lot of
