Think you can't quite make out the lymphatic vessels in your zebrafish? It's a challenge that biologists know all too well. Normally, spotting subtle or varied shapes in these tiny creatures can be a daunting task that eats up a lot of time. We've all been there. It's frustrating to spend countless
Metal nanoclusters, or NCs, are super small and precise. They are special because they have unique energy properties and lots of active sites for reactions. But, they face some big challenges. They can't keep their energy for very long, they aren't very stable, and it's hard to control how they move
The NFL season comes to a thrilling end. Forget empty seats. We're talking about football and lots of excitement. In a game that will happen on Sunday. The two titans, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, will clash. The game will take place in New Orleans at the Caesars Superdom
Protein stability is a big deal in biology. Scientists need to know how proteins behave when heated, but traditional methods can be slow and expensive. Enter the new kid on the block: a microplate-based approach to intrinsic differential scanning fluorimetry (DSF). This method can test up to 384 sam
A lot of people don't realize that vitamin D deficiency is a big deal, especially for babies who are only breastfed, Breastfeeding is great, but if moms aren't getting enough vitamin D, their babies can have some serious issues. Babies who are born to mothers who are low on vitamin D can fa
Brain tumor patients and their loved ones deal with a lot of hurdles around the world. These issues range from access to treatment to emotional support, and they can make life harder for those affected. Imagine facing a serious health issue and not having the right care or support. This is a reality
Glenview's seventh annual Environment and Natural Resources Commission's Environmental Sustainability Awards event just wrapped up. This event is always a big deal. In 2024, three categories were recognized. The programme is designed to acknowledge and reward the efforts of local organisations, in
The average person isn't going to jack into a Neo-Matrix and start solving aging's mysteries anytime soon. So scientists are doing the next best thing. They came up with a new way to measure how old you really are. Of course that is not about wrinkles. Their mod is based on your heart's ele
February 5th was a day of big dreams. The college sports world watched as high school athletes in Baton Rouge signed their National Letter of Intent (NLI) to take their talents to the next level. NLI is a big deal it's like a formal agreement. High school sports stars are getting ready to join co
The food bank scene in south Louisiana is in turmoil. The head of Second Harvest Food Bank, Natalie Jayroe, has left the position after 19 years. This sudden change has stirred up a lot of talk and controversy. Hundreds of thousands of families in south Louisiana depend on this organization for food
