A new $12 million NIH grant will support researchers at the University of North Carolina (UNC) Hospitals Pain Management Center as they work towards developing small molecules that target specific neurons in the amygdala responsible for making pain feel unpleasant. This approach aims to create a non-opioid pathway for chronic pain management, reducing reliance on … Read more
A 28-year-old trainee surgeon in Australia has been released on bail after being charged with secretly recording hundreds of colleagues in hospital restrooms. Ryan Cho allegedly recorded 4,500 intimate videos between 2021 and the time of his arrest in July. He faces over 500 charges related to these recordings, which police claim were made without … Read more
A pair of “always-on” AI-powered smart glasses is launching that listen, record, and transcribe every conversation, displaying relevant information to the wearer in real-time. Co-founded by Harvard students AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio, Halo X aims to make users “super intelligent” with its technology. The glasses use AI to analyze conversations, providing answers to complex … Read more
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has acknowledged losses among the thousands of troops sent by him to fight in Ukraine on behalf of Russian President Vladimir Putin. In a ceremony, Kim honored 100 fallen soldiers, marking the first time he publicly acknowledged significant casualties. The acknowledgment comes after months of relative silence on the … Read more
The Mandalorian star Katee Sackhoff has talked about her challenges bringing character Bo-Katan Kryze to life in an animated series and live-action TV show. She voiced Bo-Katan in Star Wars Rebels before taking on the role in The Mandalorian season 2. Sackhoff admitted that playing Bo-Katan left her feeling lost, as she struggled to identify … Read more
James Gunn’s 2022 series Peacemaker has sparked a debate among fans about its place in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU). The show originally featured a cameo from the Snyder-era Justice League, including Superman and Wonder Woman. However, this continuity is no longer considered part of the new DCU. The upcoming season 2 of Peacemaker will … Read more
Pokémon Legends: Arceus deviated from the franchise’s typical chill vibe by introducing wild monsters that posed a threat to players. The new trailer for Legends: Z-A suggests that Nintendo wants to keep this horror element, which might be more prominent in the upcoming game. The latest trailer highlights a mysterious incident involving two young trainers … Read more
SpaceX is set to launch a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 24 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday morning. The rocket will lift off between 8:44 and 12:44 p.m. from Space Launch Complex 4 East. Residents in the local area, including those living near Vandenberg Space Force Base, can expect to hear a low rumble … Read more
The New England Patriots are set to cut their 53-man roster on Tuesday, and several key players’ statuses remain uncertain. Safety Kyle Dugger, signed a four-year, $58 million contract last offseason, is one of the biggest questions surrounding the team’s initial roster. Outside linebacker Anfernee Jennings, who plays in his second year of a three-year, … Read more
A driver fled the scene after plowing into a woman and her four young children in an intersection of Eden Prairie, leaving one child severely injured. The incident occurred on Thursday at around 8:20 p.m. at Mitchell Road and Chestnut Drive. The victims are identified as Spogmai Kamawal and her children Somaia, 2, Samir, 11 … Read more