New hope for treating chronic pain without opioids
According to some estimates, chronic pain affects up to 40% of Americans, and treating it frustrates both clinicians and patients -- a frustration that's often compounded by a hesitation to prescribe opioids for pain......»»
I reviewed Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League. Here’s why I think it can still be saved
Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is 2024's first big game disappointment, but not all hope is lost for its future......»»
A novel micrometer-thick porous coating with unparalleled biomarker detection abilities
Aging populations and the tendency to lead a more sedentary lifestyle in many parts of the world are thought to dramatically increase the number of people living with multiple chronic conditions. Moreover, climate change, as well as shifting patterns.....»»
Back from COP28, California climate leaders talk health impacts of warming
Wildfire smoke. Drought. Brutal heat. Floods. As Californians increasingly feel the health effects of climate change, state leaders are adopting sweeping policies they hope will fend off the worst impacts—and be replicated by other countries......»»
I really hope the Google Pixel Fold 2 doesn’t look like this
We've gotten our first look at the Google Pixel Fold 2. And, uh ... it sure is something......»»
Whitepaper: Why Microsoft’s password protection is not enough
Microsoft’s Azure AD Password Protection, now rebranded as Microsoft Entra ID helps users create a password policy they hope will protect their systems from account takeover and other identity and access management issues. However, Entra ID has sig.....»»
How to turn off subtitles on Netflix on almost any device
Subtitles can be useful, but they can also be a pain if you can't figure out how to get rid of them. Fortunately, turning them off in Netflix is fairly simple......»»
Preclinical study uncovers two proteins" crucial role in causing cancer cell growth
Scientists at City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, have discovered a new cellular mechanism that plays an important role in cancer cells' ability to cause disease. The study is published i.....»»
Green methanol for the circular economy: Researchers develop new catalyst
Researchers hope to produce the raw material methanol at the edge of a field or on the farm using renewable energy. In addition to wind or sun, water and CO2 would be needed to produce the raw materials for the green methanol process: carbon monoxide.....»»
High-tech aerial mapping reveals England"s hedgerow landscape
Scientists have harnessed cutting-edge technology to produce the most comprehensive map of hedgerows across the length and breadth of England. The researchers at the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) hope this innovative mapping will guide pl.....»»
Astronomers in Chile to scour universe with car-sized mega camera
Surrounded by the desert mountains and clear blue sky of northern Chile, astronomers from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory hope to revolutionize the study of the universe by affixing the world's largest-ever digital camera to a telescope......»»
Students are missing more school, and school nurses may be well-positioned to help
School nurses are more than just health care heroes. They also play a key role in identifying students who are at risk for chronic absenteeism—a growing problem that diminishes academic success and can hurt students' health and lead to a variety of.....»»
I need this iOS concept feature on my iPhone right now
What will the next iOS update add to our iPhones? We don't know for sure, but I hope it includes something like this new concept feature......»»
Microparticles from road tires are "high concern" pollutants, research shows
Plastic microparticles released into the environment from common road tires should be treated as a "high concern" pollutant that may exceed chronic safety limits in some heavily contaminated environments, new research has shown......»»
The best Palworld tips and tricks for beginners
The Palpagos Islands may seem inviting at first, but this is a cutthroat world. If you hope to survive in Palworld, you will need the best tips and tricks......»»
Confirmation of ancient lake on Mars offers hope that Perseverance rover"s soil and rock samples hold traces of life
If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover's verification of lake sediments at the base of the Jezero crater reinforces the hope that traces might be found in the crater......»»
Snake venom research has broad implications for bite treatment
Studying how rattlesnakes regulate their venom gives us important insight into how their genes are controlled. It also highlights the challenges in treating snakebites, according to new research in the journal Genome Biology and Evolution......»»
There’s now a spacecraft on the moon that’s upside down
Japan's space agency has released an image showing its SLIM vehicle upside down on the lunar surface, but there's still some hope for the troubled mission......»»
Will there be a Ted Lasso season 4?
There's still hope that Apple TV+ and Warner Bros. could go forward with Ted Lasso season 4 at some point in the future......»»
Researchers uncover molecular mechanisms behind effects of MXene nanoparticles on muscle regeneration
Tissue engineering, which involves the use of grafts or scaffolds to aid cell regeneration, is emerging as a key medical practice for treating volumetric muscle loss (VML), a condition where a significant amount of muscle tissue is lost beyond the bo.....»»
Cold-weather charging is another EV pain point for drivers
Freezing weather can deplete the EV battery and slow charging times, and the U.S. doesn't have enough public chargers to give drivers confidence in finding a station when they need it......»»