Imagine you're trying to figure out how to make a detector work better. This study looked into how the design of a certain type of source (like a line source) affects how well a sodium iodide (NaI) detector works. A line source is made by filling a thin glass tube with a radioactive liquid, 99mTc in
Liver cancer is tough to treat, often forcing surgeons to remove large parts of the liver. This can lead to liver failure after surgery. A procedure called ALPPS, which stands for Associating Liver Partition and Portal Vein Ligation for Staged Hepatectomy, was invented to help. It aims to grow the l
In a thrilling NFC Championship game, the Philadelphia Eagles crushed the Washington Commanders, 55-23, securing their ticket to Super Bowl LIV. The Eagles' ground game and the Commanders' turnovers were key factors in the decisive victory. Jalen Hurts, despite an injured knee, guided the Eagles wi
President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by letting go of several government watchdogs, also known as inspectors general. These watchdogs are vital for keeping federal agencies in check and keeping lawmakers informed. The White House claims that some firings were due to poor performance, but i
Citrus plants face a tough enemy in the form of Huanglongbing (HLB), a severe disease caused by the bacteria Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas). These bacteria can manipulate plant immune responses, making infection management crucial. Scientists have been studying three specific bacteria prot
Robert Eggers, the director known for films like The Witch and The Lighthouse, has no interest in making movies set in the present day. He finds the idea of filming modern technology, like cars and cellphones, quite off-putting. "It makes me feel ill, " he admitted in a recent interview. Eggers pref
Imagine this: performing surgery on the lungs without the need for any advanced, expensive tools. That's what some surgeons are exploring with video-assisted thoracoscopic lobectomy. This technique involves removing a part of the lung without staplers or energy devices. It's not just a far-fetched i
Bullying isn't just a schoolyard scrap. It hurts teens deeply, both in person and online, affecting about 1 in 20 kids aged 12-18 in the U. S. To fight this, scientists are digging deep into what puts kids at risk and what protects them. A big study used smart machines to find out. Researchers look
Ever wondered how x-rays might affect kidney cancer? Well, scientists found that x-rays can speed up kidney cancer growth. How? By making healthy kidney cells go into a strange phase called "senescence, " where they stay alive but stop growing. These senescent cells start pumping out special signals
Let's talk about an interesting event that happened in the U. S. government. President Trump fired about 17 inspectors general, who are like the police of government agencies, keeping things in check. They were removed all at once, which some people in Congress found troubling. Why? Because it might
