Netflix has opened a new immersive entertainment center in Dallas. This is the second of its kind, following the one in King of Prussia. The Dallas location offers fans a chance to step into the worlds of their favorite Netflix shows. The center features interactive challenges and themed rooms. Vis
Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C
Dr. Willie Soon, a well-known astrophysicist, has a different take on climate change. He believes the sun, not CO2, is the main driver of Earth's climate. His research shows that the sun provides almost all the energy for our weather and climate. He argues that temperature changes over the past 150
In the battle against COVID-19, scientists have been exploring various drug options to find an effective treatment. One interesting approach involves the combination of ivermectin and doxycycline. These drugs are already known for their antiviral properties and are commonly available. The main prot
Blunt cerebrovascular injury (BCVI) is a tricky topic. The numbers and facts about it are all over the place. This makes it hard to know what's really going on. A recent study tried to make sense of it all. They looked at data from the Trauma Quality Improvement Program. The goal was to understand B
Jenny Carlson Donnelly has seen malaria up close. She's worked in many countries in Africa, like Ethiopia, Burundi, and Uganda. Her job? To help stop malaria from spreading. She did this by studying mosquitoes, the tiny insects that carry the disease. Malaria is a big problem in many parts of the w
Tennessee is about to get a visit from a polar vortex, bringing some seriously cold air. This isn't just a little cold snap; we're talking temperatures dropping into the teens and 20s overnight. That's the kind of cold that can cause frostbite in minutes, so it's important to bundle up properly. Fi
Butea monosperma, a plant known for its medicinal properties, has been under the spotlight for its potential to offer natural alternatives to traditional estrogen treatments. Researchers have been digging into the plant's flavonoids, which are compounds found in plants that can mimic the effects of
Surgeons are getting a hand from robots, but it's not all smooth sailing. Robots are now a big part of surgery, especially in minimally invasive procedures. These surgeries are less harsh on patients, but they can be tough on surgeons. The way surgeons stand and move during these operations can caus
Larry Pickett Jr. is more than just a talented athlete; he's a young man who grew up in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a strong sense of duty and community. Before he became known for his heroic actions, Larry was already making waves as one of Enloe High School's top athletes. Standing at 6'1" and w
