Kneecap, the Irish-language rap trio, took the stage at Glastonbury Festival this weekend, delivering a powerful performance to a massive crowd. Despite facing backlash from British politicians and legal troubles for one of its members, the group stood firm, supported by thousands of fans waving Pal
The sun was relentless on Saturday at Glastonbury, pushing the limits for many attendees. By late afternoon, the heat was too much for some, forcing them to seek shade or rest. Early in the day, magician Steven Frayne, known to many as Dynamo, took the stage at a Guardian Live event. He wowed the cr
Kneecap, the Belfast rap trio, took the stage at Glastonbury's West Holts, turning it into a political battleground. The crowd, drawn by controversy and curiosity, packed the area, forcing organizers to set up barriers early. The band wasted no time addressing the elephant in the room: Prime Ministe
Ticks are sneaky little creatures that can be a problem no matter the season. They don't take vacations, so neither should your caution. These bloodsuckers love to hide in grassy and leafy areas, waiting for a chance to hitch a ride on you, your pets, or even your clothes. Some places, like parts o
People often skip important medical scans because they worry about radiation. This fear might stop them from catching diseases early. But there's no good way to measure this fear. So, researchers made a new tool called the Fear of Medical Imaging Radiation Scale (FOMIRS). They wanted to see how well
Researchers are exploring a fresh approach to health checks. They want to use heat maps, or thermograms, to spot metabolic syndrome. This condition is a group of risk factors that can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. The idea is to create a system that can analyze th
Farmers now have a handy tool to check boar semen quality right on the spot. The iSperm system is a mobile-based setup that makes semen analysis quick and easy. It uses a special microfluidic chip, a tablet, and an optical module to measure sperm concentration, motility, and progressive motility in
In the world of healthcare, AI tools are becoming more common. But not all AI is created equal. When it comes to predicting heart health in people with type 2 diabetes, it's not just about getting the right answer. It's also about understanding how the AI got there. Think about it like a black box.
Enzymes are like tiny workers in our body, speeding up chemical reactions. But they can get tired or damaged easily. Scientists found a way to protect them using something called covalent organic frameworks (COFs). Think of COFs as tiny, strong boxes that can hold enzymes safely inside. The team us
PCSK9, a protein known for its role in managing cholesterol, is now under the spotlight for its potential influence on cancer outcomes. Recent research has dug into how PCSK9 behaves in different types of cancer, revealing a complex picture. In some cancers, like breast and ovarian, higher levels of
