Researchers from Brown University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered a new way of administering medication to mice with malignant brain tumors — a milestone achievement that could one day help treat humans who are battling brain cancer. Brain cancers are notoriously difficult to treat, with glioblastoma being the most aggressive and common […]
When you see a vending machine, you likely expect it to dole out snacks or beverages — not life-saving medication. In Ohio, there exists such a machine that dispenses naloxone, a medicine that rapidly reverses an opioid overdose. And it has already saved 960 lives through overdose reversal in under two years, according to new
It’s often said that children’s brains are like sponges, due to their ability to rapidly and easily absorb large quantities of information. A new study, led by Takeo Watanabe of Brown University, has now identified how and why children so effortlessly outpace adults when it comes to their capacity for learning a lot in a
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At Southern California’s San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Dr. Mrinalini Watsa has been studying DNA samples of zoo-dwelling tigers. The ripple effect of her work offers considerable potential in pulling wild tigers back from the brink of extinction by offering a means of measuring wild tiger populations with greater accuracy — and possibly curtailing the
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Many people associate CPR with lifeguards, EMTs, firefighters, and other emergency workers. But one New York hospital is on a mission to show that anyone, regardless of experience or certification, can save a life with hands-only CPR. “Everyone should know how to save a life. Everyone can save a life,” cardiologist Holly Andersen told People.
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Barnet Yudin knew he was doing the right thing when he agreed to sign papers to help the Penziases, a Jewish family fleeing Nazi Germany, immigrate to America. What he didn’t know was that Arno Penzias, just 6 years old at the time, would go on to shape the future of science. In 1938, as
This article was updated on September 11, 2023 Families of relatives who are no longer able to care for themselves often turn to nursing homes to provide safe long-term care for their loved ones. For elderly patients living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, independent living becomes increasingly difficult due to the progressive
Gift-giving is one of life’s great joys: the thoughtful process of picking out the perfect present, the gleeful anticipation as you watch the recipient tear into the wrapping paper — what could be better? According to researchers at the University of Notre Dame, humans are “hardwired for giving,” and the holiday season offers ample opportunity to
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Dinosaurs that are not classified as birds walked the Earth during the Mesozoic Era, which occurred between 245 and 66 million years ago. And yet, believe it or not, researchers have never found evidence that any non-avian prehistoric reptiles ever swam. There was one exception: Spinosaurus — a humongous, fearsome beast that was able to
Update: Nice News hosted a fundraiser for Chicago Eco House during the month of February 2023. Thanks to the help of our generous readers, we surpassed our goal! On the South Side of Chicago, a “farm-to-vase” florist is transforming vacant lots into sustainable flower farms and hiring at-risk youth to help beautify the city one
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