Imagine this: you're watching a basketball game, and your team is struggling. Then, out of nowhere, one player steps up and turns the tide. That's exactly what happened when Cooper Flagg took over in the second half for Duke. His comeback shows just how much one person can change the outcome of a ga
Plant cell walls are like the bones of the plant world, giving them structure and strength. But unlike bones, plant cell walls change as the plant grows. This is because they are made of different sugars that can stretch and bend. Scientists have been studying these walls to understand how they help
Did you know that living near an airport could be bad for your heart? Research has shown that constant exposure to loud airplane noise makes your heart work harder. It’s like trying to sleep in a room that’s always humming. Over the long term, this extra strain can damage your heart. So, if you’re a
Imagine you're about to have a robotic hysterectomy for endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN). Your doctor suggests removing some lymph nodes, too. But how cost-effective is this procedure? Let's explore this question with a critical eye. First, what's EIN? It's a condition where cells in the
Everyone knows Nvidia for their gaming chips, but the company has much bigger plans. At the recent CES 2025 tech show, CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a new roadmap focusing on artificial intelligence (AI) in self-driving cars, robotics, and other cutting-edge fields. Nvidia is also cooking up new video g
When asked about Meta’s choice to adopt a community notes model instead of relying on staff fact-checkers, X CEO Linda Yaccarino was thrilled. “That’s awesome! ” she exclaimed. The model, similar to X’s approach, lets users flag topics like immigration and gender identity, sparking broader discussio
In the upcoming 2025 NFL Playoffs, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Green Bay Packers in a highly anticipated Wild Card Weekend game. This isn't their first meeting, as they played each other in the opening week of the season in Brazil, with the Eagles coming out on top, 34-29. The
The Philadelphia Eagles are set to face the Green Bay Packers once again, but this time it's in the playoffs and on their home turf. The Eagles have been on a roll lately, winning 12 of their last 13 games. They boast NFL's rushing champ Saquon Barkley, top receivers A. J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, a
Imagine a lake so filled with weeds that boats get stuck and fish struggle to breathe. That's the scene at Lake Naivasha in Kenya, where water hyacinths are taking over. These plants, originally from South America, are choking local ecosystems and causing trouble worldwide. But there's a twist: a Ke
Alzheimer's disease is a tricky condition to spot early. The usual methods involve spinal fluid tests and brain scans, but they have their downsides. Lately, scientists are buzzing about a new idea: checking blood plasma. This could make early screening a lot easier. Advanced tools that scan protein
