A former Air Force intelligence officer, Summer Heather Worden, has admitted to lying to authorities. She had previously accused her ex-spouse, NASA astronaut Anne McClain, of committing a crime while in space. Worden claimed McClain had guessed her bank password and accessed her account illegally f
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are tiny but mighty players in our bodies. They can tell us a lot about diseases, but catching them is tricky. They're short, there aren't many of them, and they look similar to each other. That's where electrochemical biosensing comes in. It's like a high-tech treasure hunt fo
Robotic surgery is becoming more common. But who teaches the surgeons? Enter teleproctoring. This is where experts guide surgeons from afar. A recent study took a close look at how well this works. The study checked out different robotic systems. It looked at how well surgeons learned and how well
Vicarious Surgical, a company shaking up the world of robotic surgery, is set to shine at the Piper Sandler 37th Annual Healthcare Conference. This isn't just any old tech company; they're on a mission to make surgeries better, faster, and cheaper. How? By using robots that mimic human movements to
A recent court hearing has brought to light some odd details about how former FBI Director James Comey ended up facing charges. It turns out that the full grand jury didn't actually see the final indictment against Comey. Only the foreperson and one other juror got to review it. This came up during
A 67-year-old woman struggled to eat. She couldn't swallow food or drinks. Doctors told her she had a serious condition called achalasia. This makes the muscles in her food pipe too tight. She had tried many treatments, but nothing worked. Some doctors even suggested removing her esophagus. She dec
Health experts worldwide are sounding the alarm about ultraprocessed foods. These foods, often packed with additives and lacking real nutrients, are becoming a major health concern. They're linked to rising obesity rates and chronic diseases. Experts argue that without stricter regulations, things w
A young cheerleader from Florida, Anna Kepner, was found dead on a Carnival cruise ship. She was on a family trip with her dad, stepmom, and three stepsiblings. The ship was sailing back to Miami when a housekeeper discovered her body under the bed in her room. Anna had mentioned feeling unwell the
Aluminum has always been a popular choice for making things light and strong. But what if it could be even stronger? That's where single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) come in. These tiny tubes are incredibly strong and have a large surface area, making them perfect for reinforcing materials. The
Tiptonville, a quiet town in rural Tennessee, is grappling with a grim chapter in its history. A man, Austin Robert Drummond, stands accused of a shocking crime that left four family members dead and a community in shock. The case has taken a dramatic turn as Drummond's lawyer plans to ask for a tri
