The U. S. has a big problem. It has more moms dying during or after pregnancy than other wealthy nations. This is not new. It has been happening for a while. But why? One big reason might be that many pregnancies in the U. S. are not planned. The U. S. has one of the highest rates of unintended pre
In Minneapolis, a city already on edge, another shooting by federal officers has sparked outrage and debate. Alex Pretti, a local ICU nurse, was shot and killed by immigration agents on a snowy Saturday. Officials claim he assaulted officers and obstructed their work, but videos from bystanders tell
Stem cell transplants, specifically allo-HSCT, are a big help for blood and cancer issues. But they can cause problems, like lung issues. Doctors use spirometry to check lung health. It's common, but it might not catch everything. Oscillometry is a newer method. It might pick up on smaller changes t
Snow is still coming down in the New York City area on Sunday, Jan. 25. A big storm is covering much of the northeast. So, how much snow has fallen in downstate New York so far? Let's look at the numbers. First, it's important to know that these snow totals are not official. They come from differen
Staten Island and parts of Queens are on high alert due to a coastal flood advisory. This warning comes after a recent snowfall, with the worst expected early Monday morning. The concern is minor flooding, with water levels possibly rising up to six inches above normal. Residents are being told to
Michigan is dealing with a snowstorm that's been going on since Sunday night and will last until Monday morning. This isn't just any snowfall; it's enough to make travel tricky and dangerous. So, what's the deal with all these weather alerts? Most of Southeast Michigan is under a Winter Weather Adv
Schools are quickly adopting AI-powered tools to help teach students. These tools can gather personal info like voices, images, and handwriting. In early 2025, Worcester Public Schools tested a literacy app that recorded student voices to improve its AI model. Parents were not told about this test o
Baker Hughes, a major player in the oilfield services industry, recently shared its quarterly results. The company saw a notable increase in its adjusted profit, up by 11%. This growth was largely driven by the demand for equipment and services, like gas turbines and compressors, which are crucial f
Cancer is a sneaky opponent. It uses various tricks to grow and spread. One of its tools is a protein called TRK. This protein is part of a larger group of proteins that act like cell switches. When these switches are activated by specific signals, they can cause cancer cells to grow and spread. So
The 1950s were a golden age for science fiction movies. With the world still reeling from World War II and the rise of nuclear technology, Hollywood was buzzing with stories of aliens, giant monsters, and science gone wrong. While many of these films have faded into obscurity, a few have stood the t
