Paxlovid, a clever mix of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, made headlines as it became the first approved oral treatment for those with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 symptoms. This combination is designed to tackle the virus with minimal fuss. Everything works quite well using two main actors in the body: t
Gaza, a small strip of land between Egypt and Israel, is a hot topic for former President Trump. Recently, top officials in his administration had differing views on Trump's comments. Trump suggests that the U. S. might take control of Gaza and help rebuild it, but without troops or taxpayer funds.
Across the United States, people took to the streets to voice their disapproval of recent policy changes. In cities like Philadelphia and state capitols from Minnesota to Texas, protesters gathered to express their concerns. They didn't like the tougher stance on immigration, the reversal of transg
Imagine being able to stand steady as a tree with just a gentle touch. This simple action is called light touch. But just how good is this light touch at helping you stand still. Scientists did not stop with this. A group of volunteers were asked to stand on a force plate in d
Did you know that the East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is eager to hear from residents about their community policing services! They are kicking off a survey this week. Imagine this, a unique survey code and web address will pop up in selected postboxes in communities lik
What happens when you change one of the biggest NBA stars atop one of the biggest rosters in the NBA? By surprise, no one expected Anthony Davis' move to Los Angeles Mavericks the trade in ESPN had lined up. James was among the uneasy. He insisted that it was odd and uncomfortable,
Disney recently shared its first-quarter results. Net income rose by 5% to a whopping $24. 69 billion compared to last year. Also, there was an attempt at favorable market expectations. The bankers at LSEG expected $24. 62 billion, they missed it by about $100 million. Likewise, the adjusted earning
Imagine peeking into the world of tiny molecules to figure out their structures. This is exactly what some clever chemists have done. They found a new and exciting way to make stable compounds called osmate esters. And why are these esters important? Well, they make it easier to figure out the shape
When scientists dive into improving elderly oral health, they often face a hurdle. They struggle to make a genuine difference. Even when they work alongside other important players, things still often fail to add up. Sometimes, these collaborations aren't fruitful and do not make an impact. This
At first glance, tau and CPEB3 might seem like an unlikely duo. Tau is a protein that can go rogue and form harmful clumps in Alzheimer's disease. On the other hand, CPEB3 is essential for long-term memory and forms functional clumps to do its job. So, what happens when these two memory-related prot
