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Cancer's Immune Evasion Tricks: The HLA-G Secret

January 22, 2025

Cancer cells have a sneaky way of hiding from our immune system. One of their tricks involves a molecule called human leukocyte antigen G, or HLA-G for short. Normally, HLA-G helps keep the immune system from attacking our own bodies. But in cancer, this molecule goes rogue. It creates a sort of inv

health

Transforming Teamwork in Thai Hospitals: Testing TeamSTEPPS®

January 22, 2025

TeamSTEPPS® is a strategy that aims to boost communication and team spirit in hospitals. But has it been tested among healthcare teams? In Thailand, researchers put the TeamSTEPPS® tools to the test with a survey. They looked at two questionnaires: the Teamwork Attitudes Questionnaire (T-TAQ) and th

weather

Southern California’s Dry Spell Set to End with Anticipated Rain

January 22, 2025

Southern California, which has been plagued by a severe dry spell, is finally expecting some rain. After months of dry weather that fuelled devastating fires, there is hope that the upcoming rainfall might help tame the wildfire risks. Although forecast rainfall is minimal, totalling less than a thi

technology

Could the New iPhone SE Add a Dynamic Island?

January 21, 2025

Get ready for some exciting updates on Apple's upcoming iPhone SE! Rumors are swirling that this new model might come equipped with a unique Dynamic Island feature. Recently, a leaked image hinted at this possibility. Who's behind this revelation? None other than the reliable leaker, Evan Blass, wh

celebrities

Famous Homes Lost in LA Wildfires

January 20, 2025

The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have wrecked havoc, destroying over 12, 000 buildings and displacing thousands of residents. Among the affected are several celebrities, including Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Jeff Bridges. The blazes, which started on January 7, have been devastating, with at least 24

health

Laser vs Needles: A Battle for Morphea Healing

January 19, 2025

Morphea, a chronic condition where the skin turns thick and hard, has always been a puzzle for doctors. They wondered if the same treatments that fix scars could also help morphea. So, they put two popular methods, laser treatment and microneedling, to the test. Thirty patients were split into two g

science

The Power of Practice: How Number-Hand Links Last

January 19, 2025

Ever notice how your hands seem to know numbers? Like, you naturally tap your left hand for small numbers and right for big ones? Scientists call this the SNARC effect. A recent study dug deeper. They found that if you practice linking numbers to hands, it sticks. Even a week later, the effect staye

science

NASA's JPL Untouched by Flames, But Staff Face Challenges

January 18, 2025

Fire raged through Los Angeles County in January, with an airborne imaging spectrometer from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) documenting the damage. The device captured images of charred hillsides and destroyed neighborhoods, including the 170-acre JPL campus, which amazingly remained unharme

environment

Power Plant Blaze Sparks Evacuation in Central California

January 17, 2025

Thursday evening took an unexpected turn for residents near Moss Landing Power Plant in Central California. A fierce fire broke out at the facility, prompting a mass evacuation. This power plant isn't just any power station; it's a crucial battery storage site. Firefighters were quick to respond but

environment

Fire Alert: Protect Your Lungs in Moss Landing

January 17, 2025

A big fire hit the Moss Landing Battery Plant recently. Authorities told everyone to evacuate right away and close all entry points to their homes. The smoke is the main concern, as we don't know what dangerous chemicals it might contain. This could hurt the environment, especially the nearby Elkhor