Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) is a type of cancer found in children's muscles. It's often undeveloped because certain controls in cells go haywire. In this cancer, two tiny RNAs, called miR-449a and miR-340, were found to be key players. They control how fast cells grow and change, and also affect a protei
Ever wondered how heat affects the strength and shape of dental 3D printing resins? Scientists decided to find out by heating resins to different temperatures during the 3D printing process. They used a special tank to keep the resin warm at 30, 40, and 50 degrees Celsius. They tested how well the r
Imagine you're trying to detect a lie using a simple reaction time test. Scientists have been experimenting with adding special "filler" items to make these tests more effective. These fillers are meant to grab your attention and make you think harder. But do they really work? Olson and team found t
This week has been buzzing with tech news! We've got leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S25 series, the global launch of the OnePlus 13 and 13R, and updates on the One UI 7 beta. Plus, Qualcomm has sent a cryptic message to Samsung, and wireless charging is getting a boost with Qi2. Let's dive in!
Imagine a study comparing two popular heart health supplements: icosapent ethyl (IPE) and mixed omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (OM-3). The REDUCE-IT trial had already shown that IPE could lower the risk of heart disease, but it also hinted at some possible safety issues like atrial fibrillation
Imagine turning an old audio cable into a data transmission line that stretches over 143 kilometers. That's exactly what two hackers achieved recently. At a tech gathering in Germany, one hacker showed how to extend Toslink optical audio cables way past their usual 10-meter limit. Another hacker, ju
You might think genes are just complicated terms, but they can actually tell us a lot about our health. Take, for example, the MTHFR and TP53 genes. The MTHFR gene helps with how the body uses folic acid, while the TP53 gene acts like a guardian, keeping our cells healthy. A recent study in South Af
Ever heard of vanadium? It's a trace element that, in large amounts, can do serious damage to organs like the heart. Now imagine a hero fighting back – enter tectochrysin, a naturally occurring plant compound with a superpower: shielding hearts from this metal menace. Tectochrysin tackles heart dama
Ever lost your phone and it was turned off? OnePlus has a clever solution called "Powered Off Finding. " This feature, found in the OnePlus 13, lets you track your device even when it's out of battery. How does it work? The phone's Bluetooth controller stays active and sends encrypted location signa
ASUS has just launched a whole new range of graphics cards for NVIDIA's latest RTX 50 series. These include the premium ROG Astral line, high-end Strix and TUF Gaming models, and compact PRIME options. The ROG Astral GPUs use advanced air and liquid cooling to keep performance high. They come with f
