Nicholas Carr, a renowned tech critic, has been warning about the downsides of technology for years. In his latest book, "Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart, " he dives into the paradox of communication. While we once believed more communication would bring us closer, Carr argu
5-Fluorouracil, or 5-FU, is a common medicine used to fight solid tumors. But like many strong drugs, it has side effects. One of them is cardiotoxicity, which affects your heart. Scientists wanted to look into how low doses of 5-FU might change the intrinsic cardiac nervous system (ICNS)—a key part
Recently, Colombia made headlines by rejecting two U. S. military planes aiming to deport Colombian migrants. These flights, carrying around 80 people each, were sent from California. Initially, they were given the green light to land, but things changed when Colombian President Gustavo Petro abrupt
Jannik Sinner, the current world number one, has secured his third Grand Slam title after a decisive victory over Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open final. The 23-year-old Italian triumphed with scores of 6-3, 7-6(4), 6-3, making him only the fourth male player in the last 35 years to win a Gra
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the mastermind behind the hit Broadway musical Hamilton, made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live (SNL). He jumped back into his iconic role as Alexander Hamilton during a skit that poked fun at the United States' founding fathers. The sketch imagined the founders creati
Human mesenchymal stromal cells, or hMSCs, are special adult cells that can turn into different types of cells. They're super important in regenerative medicine. One big concern is that these cells are often grown with supplements that come from animals. Regulatory agencies want us to avoid these an
Jeff King, a four-time Iditarod champ, lives in the shadow of North America's tallest peak, Denali. He and many Alaskans are upset that President Trump wants to change the mountain's name back to Mount McKinley. The peak's original name, Denali, is sacred to the Athabascan tribe. They've lived in th
After a stretch of dry and windy weather, Southern California finally received some much-needed rain. While this is great news for firefighters battling multiple wildfires, it also brings new worries. Heavy rainfall on burned areas could lead to toxic ash runoff, posing additional challenges. Fire
Imagine the human family tree is a big puzzle. Scientists have been adding new pieces for years. Recently, they found some bones in China that don't fit any known ancient human relative. These bones belong to a new species with a huge brain, even bigger than ours! Some scientists think this species
In today's healthcare scene, many hospitals are growing rapidly. But sometimes, this growth doesn't go as smoothly as expected. Let's take a look at what happened when a Canadian hospital expanded its radiation oncology department. Before the expansion, everything was fine—doctors and techs were rig
