Scientists often use stem cells to make artificial bones, but making sure these cells develop properly can be tricky. They've tried using omics technologies, like metabolomics, to check their quality. In a recent study, researchers combined metabolomics with machine learning to see if it could tell
Bourbon Street, the heart of New Orleans, was bustling with activity on a recent Friday night. Tourists spilled out of bars with colorful drinks, and a risk-taker danced on a column in just a thong and cowboy hat. Joseph Holmes, a 25-year-old tap dancer, was out there too, performing for tips just l
Watching videos can be a solo or group activity. It turns out that how our brains respond to this differs hugely. Scientists decided to take a closer look. They got people to watch short videos and rate how much they anticipated enjoying them and how pleased they felt afterward. The brain activity w
Patellar instability, where the kneecap slides out of place, is a common problem orthopedic surgeons face. One big reason for this is an unusual shape of the thighbone's groove, called trochlear dysplasia (TD). Doctors have been trying different operations to fix this. Two common ones are rebuilding
Powder X-ray diffraction, or PXRD, is a major tool used to study materials. While it’s commonly used, the part where humans have to manually analyze the data is tough, and automatic methods aren't great at fine details. Predicting exact crystal structures from PXRD has been a challenge. That's where
Have you ever wanted your phone to stick to things just like an iPhone? Well, Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S25 might just make that happen. Leaked images have shown that these new phones could have magnetic alignment, similar to Apple's MagSafe feature. This means your Galaxy S25 could snap onto chargi
Imagine what happens when you toss a disposable face mask into a landfill. Scientists have been looking into this, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic led to a surge in mask use. They found that these masks can break down over time, releasing tiny pieces called microplastics and harmful chemicals
Can you imagine surviving intense battles at home only to face terror abroad? That's what happened to two Israeli soldiers in their mid-20s. After facing Hamas and Hezbollah, they traveled to the US for a break. Little did they know, their holiday would take a dark turn. On New Year's Day, they were
In a surprising turn of events, Prince William has expressed his shock and sadness at the death of his former nanny's stepson in a devastating truck attack in New Orleans. Edward Pettifer, a 31-year-old from west London, was one of the 14 people killed in the attack. The Metropolitan Police in Londo
Manchester United is on the hunt for two new goalkeepers, according to Sky Sports. The team is looking to bolster their goalkeeping squad, especially after some shaky performances this season. Current starter Andre Onana's spot is secure, but there's room for improvement in the backup roles. Sky Spo
