Ever wondered about the prevalence of thumb osteoarthritis in the elderly? Well, a small rural town in Japan decided to find out. This condition, which can cause pain and impact daily activities, hasn't been thoroughly studied, especially in terms of its occurrence and what factors contribute to it.
Ever wondered how walking with extra weight changes the way your ankles move? Biomechanists have been diving into this question for a while now. They used some fancy tech like dynamic biplane radiography and model-based 2D-3D tracking to see how the ankle joint complex behaves under extra load. Turn
The director of the ‘Wicked’ movie, Jon M. Chu, has a simple request for theatergoers: crank up the volume! On the film’s opening night, he shared on X (formerly Twitter) that the ideal audio level should be set to a 7. Chu, who has seen a few screenings, noticed that many theaters play it at around
Joe Rogan, famous for his UFC commentary and The Joe Rogan Experience podcast, has been quite candid about his religious views. Born into a Catholic family, he didn't feel drawn to religion. His parents' split and living with his unconventional stepfather led him further away from religious practice
Marjorie Taylor Greene, known for her bold politics and wild conspiracy theories, sometimes uses her appearance to make a statement. In September 2023, she did just that by appearing makeup-free in a live stream from her home gym. The 12-minute video covered hot topics like immigration and governmen
Michael Jordan's career on the court was legendary, but his impact off the court is just as impressive. When he first partnered with Nike, their collaboration was so successful that the Air Jordan line became a standalone brand. In 1997, the Jordan Brand was born, operating independently under Nike'
Meet Tommy DeVito, a rookie quarterback from New Jersey who's just gotten his big break with the Giants. The team has been struggling, with a low-scoring offense and an unfortunate 2-8 record. After benching Daniel Jones, who later requested his release, Coach Brian Daboll decided it was time to giv
Josh Brolin has pulled back the curtain on a bold pledge concerning the upcoming Oscars. In a recent chat with Variety, the star of Dune: Part Two revealed that he would retire from acting if the film's director, Denis Villeneuve, doesn't get a Best Director nod. A drastic move, indeed! Brolin beli
Nebraska's volleyball team is getting ready to face their rivals, the Wisconsin Badgers, for the third time this season. Wisconsin has been a tough opponent for the Huskers, winning most of their matches. But Nebraska has a slim lead, winning 2 out of 3 games against the Badgers last season. The fo
Pete Hegseth, a well-known Fox News host, recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. He was in the running for a big job with the government, but an old accusation from 2017 suddenly resurfaced. This allegation involved a past sexual assault claim. Trump's team was caught off guard because H
