In many cells, cholesterol is the building block that keeps membranes stable and signals flowing. When this balance tips, a host of diseases can flare up. Yet scientists have only just begun to see how cholesterol matters for hearing. Researchers discovered that a small protein called HSD17B7 is pa
The study took place in a crowded area of Bhopal, India, where people live close together and often cook with gas but also use firewood or coal. Researchers wanted to see how well residents understood the danger of indoor air pollution (IAP) and whether simple messages could help them change habits.
The Gaza Strip saw three separate deaths on Tuesday after Israeli attacks, according to local health officials. One person died and four were hurt when an airstrike struck a vehicle east of Deir Al‑Balah. The blast turned the car into wreckage. Another strike earlier in the day killed one indi
Some rich investors ask a simple question when their foundation receives a grant request: Can the market already fix this problem? If not, they think charity can step in. Bill Ackman, for example, focuses on science that still needs breakthroughs, like his MIND prize for brain‑disease research. He a
The American military is hiring advisors to help soldiers understand Somalia’s complex social landscape. These advisors won’t carry guns, but they’ll explain local customs, tribal relationships, and government structures. Their job is to prevent misunderstandings that could turn military operations
El Al Airlines will start flying nonstop between Tel Aviv and San Francisco on October 25, offering three weekly trips that last about 15 hours. The airline chose the flight number LY49 as a nod to the city’s famous football team, the 49ers. The move comes after business leaders and Israelis in Cali
Naples’ tiny airport packs more punch than many realize. Locals debate its future, but the real questions go deeper. Should private planes keep buzzing in late at night, even if rules get bent? Fines could tighten things up—bigger planes paying more, just like speeding tickets scale with the crime.
A recent flight from Chicago to Minneapolis ended up in Madison, Wisconsin instead. A 75-year-old man on board became disruptive, leading to an emergency landing. Reports suggest he was confused and possibly experiencing a mental health crisis. Authorities confirmed no one was hurt during the situat
Southern Colorado residents will need to watch their outdoor plans this weekend. An alert has been issued for four counties—Teller, El Paso, Pueblo, and eastern Fremont—covering cities like Colorado Springs and Pueblo. The state health department warns that air quality will dip to levels considered
N95 masks work because their filters trap tiny particles while letting air flow through smoothly. The filter’s job isn’t simple—it has to catch the right size particles without making breathing too hard. Scientists studied how four key factors affect this balance: how thick the filter is, how tightl
