Scientists have found a new way to use information from nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) experiments to help understand the shapes of special proteins. These proteins, called multistate proteins, intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs), and proteins with intrinsically disordered regions (IDRs), are
Meet an 80-year-old gentleman who had a mild COVID-19 case. He didn't have severe symptoms like breathing issues or low oxygen levels. However, he ended up in the emergency department with swollen and blue fingers on both hands. They hurt a lot too! Despite his stable condition and normal overall he
When we think of headphones, we usually imagine covering our ears. But what if you could hear your surroundings too? That's where bone conduction headphones (BCH) come in. The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 is a new take on this technology. Instead of just sending vibrations through your skull, it blends in tr
Arab nations are pushing for Israel and the U. S. to let the Palestinian Authority (PA), along with the UN's Palestinian relief agency Unrwa, handle Gaza's recovery after the recent conflict. They fear a political vacuum could cause more problems. Discussions about Gaza's future are set to start soo
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Troy Meink, currently the second-in-command at the National Reconnaissance Office, to head the Department of the Air Force. Trump announced the decision on Truth Social, reaffirming his commitment to a strong Air Force. Meink, a former navigator on KC-135 airc
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance open enrollment is wrapping up today, but there's still time to get covered if you're quick! This year has seen a record number of people signing up, proving that health insurance is more important than ever. This open enrollment started all the way ba
Invasive snails, like the freshwater snail, have made a big impact on food, the environment, and even our health. But they don't get the attention they deserve. Scientists wanted to know the best way to study viruses in snails. So, they compared two methods: whirling them really fast in either cesiu
Imagine being told you have a type of skin cancer in your head or neck area that can't be removed by surgery. This is a tricky situation, especially if you're older or have other health issues. Doctors often turn to radiation therapy to control the cancer locally at the site. A recent study looked i
Ever imagined a TV series that claims to show America as never seen before? Well, Netflix's "American Primeval, " premiering Thursday, isn't holding back. Set during the Utah War of 1857-58, it's more brutal than you'd expect. Four groups – Native Americans, white pioneers, the U. S. Army, and follo
Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans have seen a huge boost under President Joe Biden, with nearly 24 million people already signed up for 2025. This is almost twice the number from when Donald Trump was in office. The growth is due to bigger federal subsidies, better outreach, and an easier enrollment p
