North Carolina is celebrating some of its biggest sports stars. Tyler Hansbrough, Leonard Hamilton, and Kelvin Sampson are among the 11 new members joining the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame in 2026. This event will take place on May 1 at the Sheraton at Four Seasons Convention Center in Greensb
Tampa Bay Buccaneers managed to keep their hopes for the NFC South title alive. They beat the Carolina Panthers 16-14 in a game that had everyone on the edge of their seats. The win means that all eyes are now on the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons matchup. The Saints need to win for the Bucc
In a thrilling matchup, SMU's basketball team pulled off a significant victory against the 12th-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels. The game, held on January 3, 2026, marked a pivotal moment for the Mustangs, especially for their second-year coach, Andy Enfield. It was their first win against a ranked
Caroline Ellison, the former head of Alameda Research, is set to walk free from prison much earlier than expected. She was only sentenced to two years for her part in the FTX crypto scandal, and now, after just 15 months, she's getting out early. This is quite a contrast to her ex, Sam Bankman-Fried
Tackling complex strokes, where blockages occur in both the brain and neck arteries, is tricky. These cases, called tandem lesions, are not well represented in standard stroke treatment studies. This leaves doctors unsure about the best way to handle them, especially when it comes to fixing the neck
A helicopter carrying five people, including tourists and a pilot, crashed on Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. The incident happened late Wednesday afternoon near Barafu Camp, a spot on the mountain's southeastern base. Those on board included a Tanzanian tour guide, a doctor, a Zimbabwean pi
Brain science is moving fast. Scientists are creating things like brain organoids and human-animal chimeras. These advances raise big ethical questions. Western bioethics has been the main guide, but it might not be enough on its own. Enter Nishida Kitarō, a Japanese philosopher. His ideas focus on
Christmas trees are more than just decorations. They are a big part of the holiday season for many families. But have you ever wondered why we love them so much? Scientists are trying to figure that out. A big study is happening right now. It's all about what makes Christmas trees so appealing. The
A helicopter mission meant to save lives ended in disaster on Mount Kilimanjaro. The incident, which occurred in the evening, took place on a well-trodden path often used by climbers. Authorities revealed that the helicopter was part of a medical rescue operation. Sadly, everyone on board, including
Surgeons often face a tough choice when treating benign parotid tumors. They can pick between two main methods: extracapsular dissection (ECD) and partial superficial parotidectomy (PSP). Both have their pros and cons. But which one is safer and more effective? A recent study dug into this question
