Scientists recently explored a clever way to remove nickel ions from wastewater using powdered clam shells. They filled a glass column with the shells and tested how well the setup worked by changing the flow rate. The best results showed that 87. 68% of nickel ions were removed when the flow rate w
Immune treatments, or immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs), are game-changers for some people with far-advanced solid tumors. But when it comes to biliary tract cancer (BTC), doctors are still figuring out who gets the most benefit from these treatments. A recent trial focused on pembrolizumab, an IC
Imagine this: two big names in electric vehicles, Volkswagen from Germany and Xpeng from China, are teaming up to make charging your EV as easy as a breeze. They've just announced a plan to connect their super-fast charging networks. Picture over 20, 000 charging points spread across 420 cities in C
Meet rimegepant, a new drug that blocks certain signals in your brain to stop migraines. It's been tested in labs and found to work, but what about in the real world? That's what the GAINER study set out to find. This study, happening in multiple places, looked at how well rimegepant works and how t
Immune-checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) have emerged as a powerful tool in the fight against advanced squamous cell lung cancer (LUSC). These drugs offer a glimmer of hope for patients who haven't found success with other treatments. But it's not a one-size-fits-all solution—some patients don't respond
On January 4, the sudden passing of director Jeff Baena shook the indie comedy scene. Those who worked closely with him couldn’t help but share their memories and gratitude. Adam Pally, known for his roles in Baena’s films like "Life After Beth, " shared his personal experiences. He described Baena
Tonight marks a big night for WWE fans as Monday Night Raw makes its grand entrance on Netflix. Right off the bat, fans are in for a treat. Instead of jumping straight into the action, WWE is starting with a bang—a powerful opening segment featuring none other than Paul "Triple H" Levesque. This isn
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, has died. His death was confirmed recently in Los Angeles and has been ruled as a suicide by local authorities. Baena and Plaza had been married since 2021, capping off a decade-long relationship. They were well-known in Hollywood for their coll
Young Japanese adults, both men and women, were studied to see how their daily diet links to the amount of muscle in their trunk and the presence of fat within those muscles. This study focused on people aged 20 to 26. To measure trunk muscle thickness (MT) and echo intensity (EI), which shows how m
Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski expressed his shock over the team's decision to fire head coach Jerod Mayo right after the regular season ended. He shared his thoughts on the Fox halftime show, raising concerns about the fairness of the move. "I was surprised by that, " Gronkows
