In their final game of the season, the New England Patriots defeated the Buffalo Bills 23-16. This win pushed them down to the fourth pick in the upcoming NFL Draft, rather than securing the top spot. Fans had hoped the team would lose to get a better draft position, but the players had different pl
Scientists tested three ways to check if viruses in wastewater are still alive. They used heat-treated and 'live' viruses in water and wastewater samples. They also looked at viruses naturally found in wastewater. The viruses included Human adenovirus 5, enterovirus A71, hepatitis-A virus, influenza
Imagine HCC, a type of liver cancer, as a mysterious city. Like any city, it has different neighborhoods, and these neighborhoods in HCC are filled with immune cells. These cells can either help the tumor grow or fight against it, but we don't fully understand how and why this happens. By mapping ou
Imagine you're living in Tyumen, Russia. Scientists there studied 122 adults, average age 24, to see how COVID-19 affects their sleep patterns. They tracked their activity for seven days using a special watch. The group was split into those who had COVID (79 people) and those who didn't (43 people).
Kids with brain development issues caused by KCNQ2 variants face a tough time getting diagnosed. This is because these variants are quite diverse and their effects aren't clear. Let's take a look at one child who had seizures right after birth, along with moderate brain development problems. This ch
Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) can be rough. It causes serious leg pain, makes walking tough, and lowers quality of life. Sadly, there aren’t many treatments that really help. Some research shows that heat therapy (HT) could make things better for heart health and physical abilities
2024 and 2023 have been neck and neck in the race for Baton Rouge's hottest year ever, tying at an average temperature of 72. 5°F. This record goes back to 1893, making it a pretty big deal. While 2024 didn't see as many scorching days as 2023, with only 6 days reaching triple-digit heat compared to
Ever imagined wearing glasses that blend the real and digital worlds seamlessly? NVIDIA just took a big step in that direction by filing a patent for augmented reality (AR) glasses. These aren't your average sunglasses—they're designed to be lightweight and power-efficient while offering top-notch v
Imagine biting into a seemingly fresh fruit salad only to realize it's contaminated with dangerous bacteria. Listeria monocytogenes and Staphylococcus aureus are notorious for causing food poisoning. Scientists have come up with a clever new method to spot these invisible enemies in your food. They
Ever wondered how lung damage in severe COPD patients shows up on CT scans? It turns out, there's a strong link between the destruction of lung tissue, known as lobar emphysematous destruction, and the amount of air trapped in the lungs, called volumetric air trapping. Imagine your lungs as a spong
