Ever wondered how air quality might affect marathon times? A study from researchers at an Ivy League university decided to find out. They looked at over 2. 5 million male and female marathon finishers, and added pollution data to the mix. How did they do this? They used a fancy model to pinpoint pol
Scientists have found a clever way to turn a natural compound into a tool for fighting cancer. This compound, called Oridonin, can help in the design of new drugs called PROTACs. PROTACs are like tiny agents that can hunt and destroy specific proteins in cancer cells. So, what makes Oridonin specia
Have you ever noticed how batteries in phones or laptops can get damaged if you bend them too much? Well, scientists are working on a solution to make lithium batteries more flexible and durable. One way they are doing this is by using a mix of something called MXene and natural rubber to create a c
Ever wondered how technology can help fight cancer? Scientists are exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and statistics to better understand and manage peritoneal metastases (PM) resulting from gastrointestinal cancers. This fascinating research aims to find new ways to analyze and tackl
Prostate cancer (PCa) often becomes resistant to treatment, making it hard to cure. This type of cancer is linked to unusual lipid metabolism, which makes it tough to treat. Scientists have come up with a clever way to tackle this problem. They designed a tiny nanomachine called HA@CD36i-TR@siSCD1.
You know how Reunion Tower in Dallas usually has a cool drone show for New Year's Eve? Well, this year, the drones are a no-go. Why, you ask? A drone provider from Coppell, Texas, called Sky Elements, decided to back out after a little mishap in Florida. A spokesperson from Reunion Tower said Sky El
Are you in the market for a powerful tablet? Check out the Galaxy Tab S9+ at Best Buy! Right now, you can snag the 256GB version for just $799. 99, which is a sweet $200 discount. This tablet packs a punch with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, making it super fast and perfect for work. Plus, its 12.
Linda Lavin, best known for her role as Alice in the CBS sitcom "Alice, " passed away at 87. She was recently diagnosed with lung cancer. Lavin was a Tony Award winner and a beloved figure in the entertainment industry. Her last appearance was at the premiere of Netflix's "No Good Deed" in December.
Liam Payne, the former member of global sensation One Direction, lost his life in a tragic incident in Buenos Aires last October. The British singer, aged 31, fell from his hotel balcony in what investigators believe was an accident influenced by his struggle with substance abuse. Argentine prosecu
Imagine this: each time you take a puff, you're not just inhaling nicotine, but also saying goodbye to a slice of your life. Researchers found that one cigarette steals about 19. 5 minutes of life, on average. For women, it's around 22 minutes, and for men, it’s about 17 minutes. This might not seem
