Imagine if a computer could help chemists design new molecules, predict their properties, and even plan how to make them in the lab. That's where large language models (LLMs) come into play. These powerful tools are changing the game in chemistry. But what's an LLM? Think of it as a smart assistant
Imagine waking up on a Tuesday morning in 2025, with 344 days left in the year. It's January 21st, and history is about to be made. On this day, the United States reported its first confirmed case of a mysterious virus that had been sweeping through China. A resident of Washington state, who had rec
Scientists guide leaders to make smart choices. But recently, people are wondering how much we should trust them. A huge survey in 68 countries asked 71, 922 people about this. The results? Most folks trust scientists and think they should have more say in big decisions. But there are differences be
In Michigan, there's a special group called the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) that keeps an eye on knee replacements. They recently found something interesting about the Biomet Vanguard XP bicruciate-retaining total knee implant. This implant is designed to
Have you ever thought about what goes through a couple's mind when they decide to freeze their embryos? This is a big step in the journey of infertility treatment, and it's not always easy to talk about openly. Let's take a closer look at how couples feel about this process. Did you know that freez
For a long time, people have thought that how unethically someone acts can change depending on the situation. But is this true for things like dishonesty? A recent study looked at this question in a big group of people from different backgrounds. They checked how much people cheated in different tas
In the last election and likely the next, both Republicans and Democrats are eager to win over more Latinx and Hispanic voters. Republicans are proud of their recent gains, with Donald Trump getting more Latinx votes than any previous Republican. But Democrats are worried after underperforming and a
Bone stress injuries (BSIs) are a common problem for college athletes, especially those who run long distances like cross-country and track runners. Surprisingly, not much research has been done to figure out if these injuries happen more at certain times of the year, or if different parts of the bo
Get ready for a star-studded 75th Berlinale! The festival's lineup press conference on Tuesday revealed some big names. Jessica Chastain is set to shine in Michel Franco's Golden Bear contender, Dreams. Ben Whishaw and Rebecca Hall will be there with Ira Sachs' Peter Hujar's Day, while Chloë Sevigny
When cancer cells become aggressive, they change how they use energy. This is known as metabolic reprogramming. Two compounds, Pitstop-2 and 1, 6-hexanediol, have been shown to mess with this process. Pitstop-2 blocks some essential tasks like cell eating (endocytosis) and key transport jobs, while
