Ever wondered how to make tablets that release their medicine at different speeds? Scientists did just that with Ivermectin (IVER) and Praziquantel (PRAZ), two key drugs for animal health. They mixed up some granules that looked similar but worked differently. They used a special machine called a hi
This weekend, former President Donald Trump jumped into the world of cryptocurrency by releasing his own token, $Trump. The launch, which happened on his social media platform Truth Social, was a surprising move that instantly made Trump billions on paper. The coin's design is based on a moment from
In the movie "Nickel Boys, " director RaMell Ross did something unique. Instead of the usual camera angles, he decided to show the story from one character's point of view – Turner, played by Brandon Wilson. This isn't just a fancy trick. It means the camera, operated by Sam Ellison, sticks with Tur
If you're a Wrexham fan, you might be excited about the team playing in Europe. But hold that thought! The English Football Association (FA) has said no to a proposal from the Football Association of Wales (FAW), which wanted to let Welsh teams in English leagues play in the Welsh League Cup. The id
Have you ever thought about how the sweetness of your evening drink might impact your night's sleep and memory? A recent study explored this by comparing the effects of a low glycemic index (LGI) drink to a high glycemic index (HGI) drink on the sleep and memory of healthy men. The LGI drink contain
Fish populations in England's rivers have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past four decades. Once struggling due to water pollution and changes in land use, these aquatic creatures have shown remarkable improvements. Scientists looked at data from 16, 124 surveys at 1180 sites across England,
Scientists have been looking for a single molecule sensor that can detect multiple analytes easily. Here comes Lophine, with its new azo dye sensor that can change colors in the presence of various metal ions. It's like a chameleon, but for metals! The cool thing is that it responds differently base
Ever wondered how wage gaps changed over time in ancient China? Let's dive into the story from the Han Dynasty in 202 BCE to the Qing Dynasty in 1912 CE. We'll use historical records of government salaries, prices, and farm productivity to see how much officials and peasants earned. By comparing the
Ever heard of a tumor that sounds like something from a mystery novel? A solitary plasmacytoma is just that. It's a unusual tumor where malignant plasma cells cluster in one spot, either in soft tissue or bone, without causing any wider trouble in the body. Doctors took a step back and reviewed old
Imagine if we could understand the rules that govern our world? Physics does just that. It helps us make sense of everything around us, from the smartphone in your hand to the car you ride in. You don't need to be a scientist to appreciate these key concepts. Robert Heinlein once said that a well-ro
