The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the shortlist of 15 movies vying for the best international feature film at the 97th Oscars. Over 85 countries submitted their films, but a few stood out and made the cut easily. These include French film Emilia Pérez by Jacques Audiard,
Netflix's Emilia Pérez led the pack with six mentions in the recently released Oscar shortlists. Universal's Wicked and Fox's Alien: Romulus were close behind with four each. But some big names like Neon's Anora and Amazon/MGM's Nickel Boys were nowhere to be found. This doesn't mean they're not res
Today is a special day for some well-known faces! Milla Jovovich turns 49, Bill Pullman is celebrating his 71st birthday, and Eugene Levy hits 78. Ernie Hudson is also blowing out 79 candles. Birthday horoscopes suggest taking time to explore exciting projects and growth opportunities. Don't wait fo
Ribosomes are cellular factories that churn out proteins. But how do we study these crucial components in living human cells? Here's where time-resolved microscopy comes in. We found that a special dye, YO-PRO-1, interacts with RNA in ribosomes. It's like a tiny detective that helps us see the ribo
Scientists are on a mission to pinpoint the exact moment when neurons, grown in a lab, reach full maturity. This time, they're using a nifty tool called Raman spectroscopy and a clever method known as Dynamic Network Biomarker (DNB) analysis. The goal? To spot the critical shift during neuron develo
Scientists have been diving into the connection between religion and the brain, and they're finding some interesting links. It turns out that spiritual experiences might depend on how different parts of the brain talk to each other. Key players in this brain network are the default mode network (DMN
Happy birthday to Hallee Hirsh, Benjamin Bratt, Sam Robards, and Billy Gibbons! Today's a great day to think about how we can turn our skills and interests into something lasting. Don't let others pressure you into doing things their way. Follow your heart and you'll find happiness. Here's a quick l
As obesity rates climb, so does the number of people with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This condition can lead to inflammation and scarring of the liver, known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). For some people with obesity, treatments like bariatric surgery and bariatric endosco
Have you ever wondered if your body shape could affect your health? Turns out, it might. The conicity index, or CI, is a measure that tells us about visceral obesity, which is the fat around your belly. Research has found that this index is linked to atherosclerosis, a disease that causes your arter
Today marks the birthday of some well-known celebrities like Vanessa Hudgens who turns 36, Sophie Monk turning 45, Beth Orton at 54, and Dee Wallace celebrating her 76th birthday. To make the most of this year, it's important to gather information, carefully analyze your situation, and seek expert a
