Meet John, a 54-year-old man who had a special map of his brain's blood vessels made. This map, called a computed tomography angiogram (CTA), showed something unique. John's left posterior cerebral artery (PCA) wasn't just getting blood from the vertebrobasilar system, like most people. It also had
Imagine a world before ribosomes existed, where peptides—the building blocks of proteins—needed to form somehow. Now, ribosomes are marvels that combine tiny protein pieces, but they're not simple. So, how did peptides start forming without these tiny helpers? Scientists studied this by looking at
As 2024 winds down, it's time to look back at the incredible accomplishments in life sciences, with PLOS Biology leading the way. This year has been packed with groundbreaking discoveries and innovative research. Let's take a moment to appreciate the work of the scientists and supporters who made it
SZA has released the cover art for her upcoming deluxe album, Lana. This special edition follows her blockbuster album SOS, which she announced earlier this month on Instagram. The album, set to drop Friday through Top Dawg Entertainment and RCA Records, features a stunning teaser video starring Ben
Imagine turning something as mundane as rice husk ash into something incredibly useful! Scientists have figured out a way to mix rice husk ash with polypropylene fibers and a special alkaline solution to create soil that can withstand more pressure and protect against erosion much better than regula
The mighty Tibetan Plateau (TP) is a big player in shaping climate and environmental changes, not just in its neighborhood but globally. Neighboring the TP, to the northwest, lies the Taklimakan Desert (TD), known for its distinctive dust aerosol behavior due to its deep basin geography. But guess w
Exoskeletons are like wearable robots that can help people move better. However, a big challenge is making sure these exoskeletons adapt quickly to different walking conditions. Scientists have developed an AI-driven exoskeleton system that can switch assistance types, adjust to slopes, and provide
Imagine walking into a bakery and seeing cash registers that look like they arrived in a time machine. That’s the surprising sight customers encounter at Hilligoss Bakery in Brownsburg, Indiana. The business, which opened in 1974, still uses Commodore 64 computers as cash registers, a testament to t
The craft beer scene in Colorado saw some significant shifts in 2024. Several breweries, like Grandma's House and Fiction Beer, called it quits due to burnout and tough market conditions. Rising costs and increased competition made it hard for many small breweries to stay afloat. However, there's a
Have you ever stopped to think if the workout plans your doctor suggests are truly effective? Researchers have dived deep into this question, reviewing numerous studies to determine the impact of these referral programs. Older research didn't show much change, but newer studies painted a different p
