Ever pondered how anesthesia actually works? It's not all about the medication. Scientists are diving into the brain's role, especially a tiny yet mighty region called the ventral tegmental area (VTA). This part of the brain deals with rewards and motivation, but surprisingly, it also plays a part i
In the heart of Brazil, a small plane carrying potentially nine people met with disaster on Sunday. The plane went down in Gramado, a popular tourist spot in the southern state of Rio Grande do Sul. The incident was anything but ordinary, as the plane collided with buildings as it fell, leaving a tr
Did you know that some corals glow bright red? Meet Corallium rubrum, an octocoral that's only found in the western Mediterranean Sea. This coral isn't like the rest. It's famous for its stunning red color and hardness. Instead of just making tiny calcified structures called sclerites, C. rubrum cre
Did you know that even plants and animals can sometimes use a compound called methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), also known as dimethyl sulfone? This naturally occurring substance is part of our world, but when it comes to horseracing, it's a bit controversial. Both MSM and its relative dimethyl sulfoxide
In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wrap
Imagine this: a planet, just like Earth, but orbiting a supermassive black hole instead of the Sun. Sounds far-fetched, right? Well, scientists are now saying it might be possible. They've discovered a pair of stars near Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. This discovery is
In 2008, comedian John Mulaney started his career at "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). He was teamed up with Simon Rich, a talented Harvard grad who had already made a name for himself with two short fiction collections. Their first sketch, “Cash for Silver, ” parodying cash-for-gold commercials, didn’t
Ever heard of Yuki Kawamura? This Japanese basketball sensation is turning heads in the NBA, wearing the same jersey number as baseball legend Shohei Ohtani. Born in Yanai, Yamaguchi, Yuki has been a basketball star since his childhood. He led his high school team to back-to-back championships and b
The Siberian crane, a beautiful yet critically endangered waterbird, is facing a tough time. Its population has been declining due to changes in climate over time, which has led to a loss of genetic diversity and an increase in inbreeding. This means the birds are more likely to have harmful genetic
In four East African countries—Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi—there's a big problem when it comes to anesthesiologists. By 2015, these countries had way too few anesthesiologists. On average, there were only 0. 30 physician anesthesia providers (PAPs) for every 100, 000 people. That's a far cry
