Ever wondered about the prevalence of thumb osteoarthritis in the elderly? Well, a small rural town in Japan decided to find out. This condition, which can cause pain and impact daily activities, hasn't been thoroughly studied, especially in terms of its occurrence and what factors contribute to it.
Imagine this: you go for a walk with your dog, come back, and voila! Your lawn is mowed perfectly, even if it was a mess just an hour before. That’s the magic of the Mammotion Luba 2 3000H, a robot mower that's currently on sale for $350 during Black Friday. This isn't your ordinary mower. It's an a
Sivakarthikeyan, a popular Tamil cinema star, has surprised many with his rise to fame. Starting as a computer science engineering student, he found solace in mimicry after his father's passing. His college mates encouraged him to perform on stage, using it as a form of therapy. Later, he strategica
Ever heard of Providencia stuartii? It's a type of bacteria that's becoming a big problem in hospitals. Scientists found a tough strain, named MF1, in swine wastewater. When they checked the DNA of this strain, they found lots of genes that help it resist many antibiotics. One of these genes, called
Meet Carl Pei, a 34-year-old entrepreneur who co-founded OnePlus. After leaving the company, he embarked on a new journey with Nothing—a smartphone venture. Why smartphones? Because, as Pei explains, they're the biggest consumer product in the world, with a billion sold each year. He believes that i
Imagine the journey of a soccer legend named Marta. She has played for nearly a decade with the Orlando Pride in the NWSL championship, which is happening this Saturday. Marta has won numerous awards and played in many big tournaments. She believes that the NWSL is the best soccer league in the worl
Knee cartilage damage, especially around the kneecap (patella), is quite common. Unfortunately, these injuries don’t heal on their own easily, so surgery might be necessary to fix them, improve symptoms, and slow down the development of knee arthritis. We know a lot about fixing cartilage in other p
Hey there, Coloradans! Ever felt like your voice doesn't matter? Like there's nothing you can do to change things? Well, think again. Democracy isn't just about voting; it's about speaking up and getting involved. Remember the Pledge of Allegiance? "With liberty and justice for all"? That's not just
The Wisconsin Badgers faced a rough defeat against the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday, losing 44-25 and ending a 10-game winning streak in the rivalry. This loss dropped the Badgers to 5-6 on the season, making their chance to become bowl-eligible slim. Let's dive into what went wrong. First off,
Ever wondered how tiny pieces of rock from a gold mine can cause big problems? In Tanzania, waste rocks from gold mining are a real headache. Scientists tested different sizes of these rocks - from little ones smaller than a pea to big ones like a chicken egg. They found that tiny rocks can make the
