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Small Samples, Big Challenges: Testing for TB in the Brain

February 2, 2025

Tuberculous meningitis (TBM) is a nasty infection that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's caused by the same bacteria that causes tuberculosis (TB) in the lungs. One big problem with TBM is that it's hard to detect. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which is the fluid that surrounds the brain and

politics

Chaos at USAID: Senior Leaders Sidelined and a Director Fights Back

January 31, 2025

In a surprising move, almost 60 senior leaders at USAID were temporarily taken off the job. This decision was reversed later in the day by a senior career civil servant. This employee, who was in charge of employee and labor relations, wrote to the affected employees. He told them he had no evidence

history

Tragic Midair Collision in the US

January 31, 2025

Recent collision between an American Airlines plane and a US Army helicopter in the Potomac River near Washington, D. C. , resulted in no survivors. In the last few decades, events of planes crashing in the United States have become rare. The last severe crash happened in 2009, nea

crime

Driver Trapped in Sinkhole

January 30, 2025

Every body needs to think about the house we live in. Not the buildings but the systems that keep them going. Like the sewers. In most cities like this one, large pipes carry water away from our homes. This system takes away something we wont talk about. The city has a

health

AI Helpers for Seniors: How Well Do They Work?

January 27, 2025

Imagine you're an older adult trying to manage daily tasks with the help of AI-powered gadgets. These smart assistants can be fun and useful, but can they also help with health issues? A recent study explored how seniors interact with AI tools designed to assist with symptoms or self-management. The

science

The Flexible Waiting Game: A New Tool for Delay Discounting

January 25, 2025

Are you impatient? Do you prefer getting things now rather than later? This tendency is called delay discounting (DD). It's how we devalue rewards based on how long we have to wait for them. DD can be messed up in various health issues and changes as we grow. Many current tests for DD are protected

science

Why We Don't Always Notice Our Own Movements: A Computational Perspective

January 25, 2025

Imagine walking through a crowd. You might feel a slight push from someone passing by, but you probably won’t notice the sensation of your own steps. This is because our brains are skilled at distinguishing between sensations caused by our own actions and those generated by external factors. Scienti

entertainment

Ninja Gaiden 4 Unveiled: A New Challenge Awaits!

January 24, 2025

Get ready, gamers! The Xbox DeveloperDirect event this morning had some big surprises. One of the most exciting announcements was the reveal of Ninja Gaiden 4. This game, set to release in Fall 2025, follows the adventures of Ryu Hayabusa, the famous ninja from the Dragon Clan. Known for its tough-

science

A Chinese Rocket's 75km Leap: Testing Future Space Tech

January 22, 2025

China took a big leap recently with a rocket test. This rocket, known as Longxing-2, aimed to reach high altitude and then land back safely. No surprises there, but what's interesting is that China hasn't shared the result yet. It's been over a day since the test, and we're still waiting for news.

science

Speeding Up Drug Production: A Bright Idea

January 22, 2025

Did you ever think about how drugs get made? Well, some clever scientists just discovered a neat trick using light! They found that a specific mix of chemicals reacts when exposed to light, speeding up the drug-making process. This method works with various ingredients and avoids the need for weird