This year has been a banner year for high school photojournalism in Massachusetts. The Globe recently shared a collection of 30 stunning photos, capturing the action of 20 different sports teams. These images were taken by 15 talented students from across the state. This is just the latest in a seri
Alabama Barker, the 19-year-old daughter of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler, recently faced an unexpected health scare. She was reportedly hospitalized due to nicotine withdrawal after abruptly quitting vaping. The sudden stop led to an anxiety attack, prompting her to call emergency services. Doct
Get ready for an exciting update in the world of smartwatches! OnePlus is cooking up a Pro version of its flagship Wear OS smartwatch, the OnePlus Watch 3, later this year. We found evidence of the OnePlus Watch 3 Pro in the OHealth app, which is the official companion app for OPPO and OnePlus smart
Are you ready for a chilly welcome to 2025? The National Weather Service is forecasting that the cold snap in the Bay Area isn't over yet. On the last day of 2024, expect temperatures to drop significantly, especially in the early mornings. A cold front moved in on Sunday, leading to frost and freez
Imagine you're a healthcare provider in China, trying to figure out the best treatment for advanced stomach cancer. A recent study, RATIONALE-305, found that combining a drug called tislelizumab with chemo works better than chemo alone. Now, researchers wanted to know if this combo is worth the extr
Have you ever wondered what happens when two powerful natural substances, curcumin and papain, are packed into tiny nanoparticles for healing wounds? Let’s dive into a fascinating comparison. Scientists created two types of nanoparticles: chitosan with curcumin (CS/Cur) and chitosan with papain (CS/
Have you ever thought about graphite like a secret agent? Seems strange, right? But this common material has secrets of its own, and scientists are learning to read them. The thing is, graphite isn't perfect. It has tiny flaws, or defects, that can mess up its performance. These aren't like your hom
2024 has been a wild ride for medical advancements! Imagine shrinking cancer tumors with pills or genetically engineered superhero cells? Or replacing a heart valve without opening up the chest? These weren't possible two decades ago. But what made 2024 special? Let's dive in! First, GLP-1 drugs, o
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are tiny molecules that can greatly influence how cancer cells grow. Out of all these miRNAs, miR-20b is particularly interesting because it's often out of balance in lung cancer. Scientists used a special computer program to search for small molecules that could tame miR-20b.
Darko Rajakovic, the current head coach of the Toronto Raptors, isn't your typical NBA coach. At just 16 years old, he started his coaching career in his hometown of Cacak, Serbia. Coaching kids who were eight years old, he never thought he'd one day lead a professional team. Rajakovic has worked ha
