Live imaging is a powerful tool in life science, helping us see how cells and tissues work. But it comes with a hidden hazard—phototoxicity. This happens when light used for imaging damages cells. Researchers, using small intestinal epithelial cells grown in 3D, called enteroids, found that even low
Albert Piette's views on religion, as detailed in his 1999 book, La Religion de près , offer valuable insights into how religion is experienced in daily life. While he critiques existing sociological perspectives, his ideas align with the current focus on 'lived religion' by contemporary sociolog
In China, a new shopping trend has taken over: blind box livestreaming. It's like a game show, but for buying stuff. Viewers pay a small fee to get a mystery bag, called a "blind box, " which the seller opens live. If you're lucky, you can win more bags or even neat prizes. The thrill of the unknown
Fifty-five years ago, a journal was born with a mission to improve animal health and production in hot regions. This journal, let's call it "Tropical Livestock Health, " focuses on original research and observations that can boost livestock health and productivity. It's in line with the United Natio
Amazon has just opened a store where nothing costs more than $20. This new service, called "Amazon Haul, " is available in the US through Amazon's app or mobile website. It's a move aimed at competing with popular low-cost shopping apps like Shein and Temu. The store offers a variety of fashion, hom
Swiggy, the popular Indian food delivery service backed by SoftBank, started its market journey with a bang. Its shares zoomed over 9% on their Wednesday debut. This impressive leap followed a hugely successful IPO, ranking as India's second-largest for the year. Swiggy raised a whopping 113. 27 bil
Comedian Chloe Fineman has shared a tearful story about her experience with Elon Musk during his hosting gig on "Saturday Night Live" (SNL) in May 2021. Fineman revealed that the Tesla CEO's comments reduced her to tears after he criticized a sketch she worked hard on. The "SNL" cast member revealed
You wouldn't think that taking antibiotics as a kid could lead to liver cancer later in life, right? Well, it turns out those little pills can mess up the tiny friends living in your tummy, called gut microbes, and that could set the stage for a serious liver disease called MASLD-HCC. This disease i
Stories have always been at the heart of human culture. They're how we share our identities, learn, and enjoy each other's company. Researchers wondered how the way stories are told—either through video or audio—affects how much we enjoy them. They asked people to rate how involved they felt while w
Every Thursday morning, Sarah from San Antonio and Lisa from Birmingham hop on a call. They chat about everything under the sun, from their favorite shows to their thoughts on menopause. This isn't just a casual call between friends; it's a podcast called the Big Boo Cast, which has been running for
