"Family Guy", the animated sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane, is famous for its wild humor and pop culture jabs. It often targets real-life celebrities, including actors and performers. One example is how the show portrays William Shatner, exaggerating his acting style for laughs. Adrien Brody, kno
When a health crisis like COVID-19 hits, local health policies play a crucial role in managing the situation. The World Health Organization (WHO) conducted a study on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. This region includes countries like Egypt, Iran, and Paki
Tropical Depression Sara, which emerged on Thursday in the Caribbean, is being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center. This storm is quite unusual for November, as hurricanes in Florida during this month are extremely rare. To stay informed, you can check out the latest maps and models t
Imagine tiny helpers in our bodies that decide how and when drugs should pass through barriers. Scientists recently found special lipids called bolalipids that can twist and turn, making certain barriers more stable or flexible. These lipids look like two natural phospholipids connected by a tiny br
Have you ever wondered how folks prep for storms, and if it makes a difference afterwards? Research has focused a lot on getting ready for big weather events, but not on how people's worries before a storm affect how they bounce back. A study about families hit by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey took
Meet Horace Wells, born in 1815 in Hartford, Vermont. He's not your average person. He changed how we see and handle pain, especially during surgeries. As a dentist, he noticed patients were in extreme pain during dental work. So, he decided to do something about it. He found a solution in "laughing
Scientists recently discovered something peculiar about a new selenolato-bridged manganese(I) compound. This compound, designed to carry carbon monoxide (CORM), was found to have a dark side. It turns out, this compound can be quite toxic to certain cells. Researchers delved into how this compound i
You might think November means the end of hurricane season, but think again! This year, a storm named Sara is reminding us that hurricanes don't always stick to the calendar. Sara formed in the western Caribbean Sea and had a slow weekend crawl over Central America. She's expected to move over Beliz
Open liver surgery is still the go-to for complex liver operations and transplants. But managing post-surgery pain remains a big challenge. A new method called the ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal (EOI) plane block is showing promise. It's a way to provide regional anesthesia, which co
What if you could see worlds far away, beyond our own solar system? That's what the Kepler Space Telescope has done, finding over 2, 000 new planets, or exoplanets. Dr. Jason Steffen, a physics professor from UNLV, was on episode 137 of This Week In Space to talk about Kepler's mission. Launched in
