Lasers are often used to break apart kidney stones. But did you know that the temperature of the water used during the procedure can make a difference? Researchers wanted to see if warmer water helps lasers work better. They tested this with six types of kidney stones: calcium oxalate monohydrate, c
In Lee’s Summit, Missouri, the school year is wrapping up earlier than expected. This is due to the district facing more weather-related closures than anticipated. The district has had 11 days off due to bad weather. This has pushed the last day of school to June 2. However, the district is aiming t
The Finnish military has a problem. It's not about the soldiers' fitness or their combat skills. It's about their ears. Soldiers in training are at risk of sudden hearing damage. This isn't from small guns. It's from the big ones. The ones that make a huge bang. Even with extra safety steps, these l
The Trump administration's choices in foreign policy have been a real headache. Take Pete Hegseth, for instance. He was picked for his job because he was good at talking on TV, but he wasn't ready for the big leagues. He made a huge blunder by revealing key points during talks about stopping Russia'
Imagine this: A chemist messes up data, and suddenly, schools are in a pickle. Back in December 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) discovered that not one, but two chemists had tampered with quality control data. This mess-up affected the testing method used to ch
Picture this: a future where computers join forces to conquer tasks that seem out of reach. This is the promise of quantum computing. These advanced machines are getting better at handling specific challenges. But don't expect them to replace your laptop just yet. Instead, imagine them as partners.
Chronic migraines are a real pain, literally. They can last for weeks or even months. People who suffer from them often try different treatments to find relief. One study looked at combining two treatments: atogepant and onabotulinumtoxinA. The goal was to see if this combo could help control chroni
A Senate panel has sent Linda McMahon's nomination for Education secretary to the full Senate for a vote. This move comes despite concerns about President Trump's past remarks about shutting down the Education Department. McMahon, who co-founded and led the WWE with her husband Vince, is known for
Imagine a world where waste materials are transformed into something strong and useful. That's exactly what happened when researchers decided to tackle two problems at once: the massive piles of lithium slag (LS) and the need to improve recycled concrete's strength after it's been exposed to high te
Mid-Missouri has been experiencing some seriously chilly temperatures. It's not just cold, it's record-breaking cold. Two records have been shattered. The first one was for the coldest high temperature in the afternoon. The old record was 15 degrees set way back in 1929. But yesterday, the temp
