The Giants are in a tough spot after letting go of their coach mid-season. They have a lot of choices, but not much time to decide. Some candidates are already working for other teams, so they'll have to wait until the season ends to talk to them. The Giants seem to like coaches they already know.
A recent investigation has uncovered a surprising twist in the world of diabetes management. It seems that a widely used diabetes medication, metformin, might be interfering with the positive effects of regular physical activity. This finding is quite unexpected, as exercise is typically encouraged
A recent global AI hackathon brought together over 1, 200 participants from 16 countries to tackle real-world problems in chemistry and materials science. This event, held at Duke University and other locations, challenged teams to develop prototypes using large language models (LLMs). Abstrax, a co
Epithelioid Haemangioendothelioma, or EHE, is a very rare type of cancer. It belongs to a group called sarcomas. What makes EHE unique is the gene changes it has: WWTR1-CAMTA1 or YAP1-TFE3 fusions. These changes can make the cancer behave in different ways. Sometimes it grows very slowly. Other time
Drugs aren't the only things that can make people crave more of them. Sometimes, just seeing or hearing something linked to drug use can trigger strong cravings. This is because the brain learns to connect certain clues with the feeling of using drugs. Scientists wanted to see if a specific brain c
Winter is here, and so are the sniffles. Everyone's looking for ways to stay healthy. Some people chug vitamin C, others chase sunlight. But what if the secret to a stronger immune system is hiding in your gut? Researchers found something interesting. A compound called Urolithin A might be a game-c
In the world of cutting-edge research, it's not just about having a fancy lab or a big team. The real game-changer is the power of GPUs. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, the minds behind the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), have made it clear that their focus is on expanding their computing powe
Parkinson's disease is a tough condition to manage. Over the years, deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a common treatment. But, there wasn't a clear plan for how to take care of patients after the surgery. This is where a group of experts stepped in. They decided to create a standard way to ma
Researchers have been looking into spun citrate samples as a possible way to measure platelets. This could be a big deal because it might make the process easier and more accurate. But is it really necessary to change the way we do things? Right now, the usual method involves collecting blood and t
People who need bone implants want something that works well with their body. New technology is making this possible. Researchers have developed a special way to create implants using a plastic called PEEK. This isn't just any PEEK. It's made with a method called fused strand deposition. This method
