Preeclampsia is a serious pregnancy condition. It happens when blood vessels in the placenta don't work right. This can lead to high blood pressure and other problems. Scientists think a protein called Thrombospondin-1 (THBS1) might be involved. THBS1 is a big molecule in the body. It usually helps
Tennessee, known for its strong Republican base, is currently the center of attention for a special House election. The event has drawn significant interest from high-profile Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson and former President Donald Trump. Their involvement highlights the importance of
Week 14 of college football brought some big wins and a few surprises. Most of the top teams stayed on track, but a few upsets shook things up. Texas A&M, who had been undefeated, lost to Texas. This might not change much, though. The teams that needed to win to secure their spots in the College Foo
Frank Garcia, a well-known Hispanic business leader, found himself in a peculiar situation. He was approached by Irfan Verjee, a CEO of a renewable energy firm, with a surprising offer. Verjee wanted Garcia to raise a significant amount of money in just three days. In return, Garcia would get a job
Ever wondered how scientists tell one monkey species from another? It's not as easy as it sounds. Rhesus macaques, often used in research, share their homes with other primates. This makes it tough to identify them just by looking at hair or poop samples. The problem? These species look alike, and s
College football fans, get ready for some exciting matchups! The Big 12 championship game is all set with Texas Tech and BYU facing off. This happened because Arizona State lost to Arizona, which took both the Sun Devils and Utah out of the running. Meanwhile, Indiana has secured a spot in the Big T
The Qatar Grand Prix sprint race was a straightforward affair, with Oscar Piastri taking the win. He led from start to finish, keeping George Russell and Lando Norris behind him. Norris managed to hold off Max Verstappen, who was struggling with car issues. The race was decided early on, with Piast
Kyrgyzstan is gearing up for a snap parliamentary election, with President Sadyr Japarov's allies poised to secure a significant victory. Japarov, known for his populist and nationalist stance, has tightened his grip on the country since 2020. This election sets the stage for his potential re-electi
On some dairy farms in Western Australia, a silent struggle is taking place. It's not about milk production or pasture quality, but something much smaller and more sinister: drug-resistant bacteria. Scientists recently took a closer look at this issue by studying E. coli bacteria found in the feces
Celebrities often grab our attention. But do they really change our minds about health? A recent study dug into this question. It looked at how celebrities influence our views, especially when we're not super interested in the topic. The study split people into two groups. One group saw health mess
