Around age nine, a fascination with space started after news of Sputnik’s launch spread. A homemade rocket soon followed, built from spare parts and raw materials. The design mixed sulfur, charcoal, and a familiar ingredient—potassium nitrate, commonly found in fireworks. The launch system used a ca
Tiny hair-like extensions called cilia play big roles in our cells. They help us move and sense the world around us. When these cilia don’t work right, serious health problems can happen. Scientists now focus on a protein group called STK36/ULK4. These proteins act like tiny machines inside our cell
For centuries, humans lived without kings or billionaires calling all the shots. Then, food surpluses showed up, and some people started hoarding wealth for their kids. Suddenly, cooperation turned into conquest, and for 5, 000 years, we’ve watched this system trickle down problems instead of soluti
Not every young adult smokes weed for the same reason. Some do it casually, others see it as part of their identity, and a few might use it to cope with stress. Research dug into how personality types influence these habits and how intentions to use cannabis change over time. Instead of just asking
FMOL Health’s three flagship hospitals have once again earned the top safety rating from The Leapfrog Group, marking a seventh straight year of achievement for One Hospital. The same accolade was awarded to the two other regional centers, bringing a total of five institutions into the “A” categor
Boulder sits high on the Flatirons, its skyline a mix of modern glass towers and lush green hills. People often gather on the trails or in cafés to talk about how authoritarian ideas are spreading worldwide, pointing out that leaders use fear and blame to gain power. The conversation feels safe from
The Alabama Sports Writers Association paused its yearly awards night to honor four influential sports journalists who passed away in the past year. These writers were key figures when the group was founded in the early 1970s, helping shape its direction and values. The ceremony also celebrated c
Oak Park police are looking into a case of vandalism that carries an antisemitic message. The incident happened on Wednesday in the 300 block of Home Avenue, and detectives have searched the area and checked security video footage. The investigation is under criminal damage to property, but au
Wisconsin just landed at the bottom of a national review that compared how well white and Black students finish school. The state didn’t just finish near the bottom—it finished last. Researchers looked at high-school diplomas, college degrees, test scores, and graduation rates. In every single measu
Germany’s finance chief has floated two different ways to adjust income taxes, aiming to cut bills for most people while squeezing those at the very top. The smaller plan trims around €10 billion off what taxpayers owe, while the bigger one drops roughly twice that amount. To pay for it, officials m
