What Causes an Itch: Unraveling the Mystery Behind That Annoying Tingle

Pinpointing causes and triggers of itches, or 'pruritus,' is critical for finding relief in various skin conditions and internal factors.
Pinpointing causes and triggers of itches, or 'pruritus,' is critical for finding relief in various skin conditions and internal factors.
Red pandas are distinguished by their bushy ringed tail, reddish-brown fur, and a false thumb for gripping bamboo. They are not bears, but belong to their own family.
The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France dedicated in 1886, symbolizes freedom and democracy, marking the abolition of slavery and Franco-American friendship.
Cryptography transforms readable text into ciphertext, while cryptanalysis deciphers encrypted text back to plaintext.
A large amphibian native to the Southwestern U.S. and Northwestern Mexico, with olive-green to brown skin, known for its potent toxin-secreting parotoid glands, and diverse diet.
Magnetic pole shifts, involving the reversal of magnetic north and south, reflect the complex, changing dynamics within Earth's core.
Biofortification is an agricultural process that increases the concentration of essential micronutrients in staple crops to address hidden hunger and malnutrition.
Virginia, pivotal in early U.S. history, housed the first permanent English settlement and played a key role in the American Revolution.
Armillaria ostoyae, known as the honey mushroom, serves as both decomposer and pathogen in forests, with a complex lifecycle and impact.
Mary Katherine Goddard was a pioneering printer and postmaster during early American history, notably printing the Declaration of Independence with signatories.