A comet from another star system has been making headlines. It's called 3I/ATLAS, and it's the third such visitor we've spotted. It's not a spaceship, despite what some people might think. Scientists are still figuring out what makes this comet tick. When 3I/ATLAS got close to the sun, it started t
Deep in the Siberian permafrost, a young woolly mammoth named Yuka lay frozen for roughly 40, 000 years. In 2010, tusk hunters found Yuka's remarkably preserved body, with skin, muscle tissue, and even hair still intact. Scientists were thrilled, as Yuka's DNA was in such good shape that some cell n
Deep inside a cave on the Albanian-Greek border, something unusual is happening. A massive spider web, possibly the largest ever found, stretches along the cave walls. This web is not just home to one type of spider, but two different species living together peacefully. Normally, spiders are solitar
Isoflurane is a common gas used in surgeries to make patients unconscious and numb to pain. It works by targeting certain channels in nerve cells, but how it affects specific pain-sensing nerves is not fully understood. Researchers studied how isoflurane impacts tetrodotoxin-resistant sodium channel
In recent times, a concerning trend has emerged where political views are taking a toll on people's mental health. A notable psychotherapist has observed that a significant number of patients are struggling with intense emotions related to a specific political figure. These individuals are not just
A recent study has uncovered an interesting trend: after the release of the third season of the popular TV show "The White Lotus, " there was a significant increase in online searches for lorazepam. This drug, also known as Ativan, is a type of benzodiazepine used to treat anxiety. The study, condu
The U. S. relationship with Saudi Arabia has seen a major shift in recent years. Once criticized for its actions in Yemen and the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) is now a key partner. This change is clear in the growing business ties between the two
Long ago, fishermen near Peru and Ecuador noticed something odd. Every few years, the ocean water near their fishing spots would get warmer. This warm water drove fish away, making it tough for the fishermen to catch enough to eat. They called this strange event "El Niño, " which means "The Child" i
When the temperature drops, your car tires might need some attention. It's not uncommon to see that tire pressure light pop up on your dashboard during cold snaps. But why does this happen? Cold air makes the air molecules inside your tires slow down and bunch up. This change in air behavior causes
In the world of robotics, setbacks happen. AIDOL, a humanoid robot from Russia, learned this the hard way. During its big debut in Moscow, AIDOL took a tumble right in front of everyone. The moment was caught on video and shared online. The robot's creators, a small team from the Artificial Intellig
