A strange fog has been sweeping across the United States, and people are worried. The fog has a peculiar smell that some believe is chemical. In Florida, a person reported getting sick with flu-like symptoms after spending time in the fog. This isn’t the first time something like this has happened.
Ever thought about how risks move around in the cryptocurrency market? Before the pandemic, it was like a steady dance, with some risks getting absorbed and others gently echoing. But when the pandemic came, everything changed – it became a wild, fast-paced dance. Researchers studied this change us
Scientists have been trying to understand where and when certain elements in our solar system were created. One element, niobium-92 (^92Nb), is particularly interesting because it is radioactive and doesn't stick around for long. Researchers recently examined a type of meteorite called Northwest Afr
Back in the 1930s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt was stressed out by a massive government that was hard to manage. He felt there were too many agencies doing similar things, and he couldn't control them all. This was a big deal because the Supreme Court had said these independent agencies could do
Treatment options for epithelial ovarian cancer (EOC) have expanded a lot in recent years, but much of the progress has been tied to picking the right biomarkers. This means there's still a big need for better treatment options to help patients live longer and enjoy better quality of life. Unlike ma
In recent years, doctors have started using extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) more often in complex thoracic surgeries. This tool helps patients who might not be suitable for surgery otherwise. ECMO is like a backup system that provides oxygen and supports blood flow. It's especially useful
Ever wondered how scientists might one day fix genetic diseases? R2 retrotransposons could be the key. These tiny genetic elements can slip new genes into specific spots in our cells. Here's how scientists can check if R2 retrotransposons are doing their job right in mammalian cells. First, they ma
Ever wondered how bilingual kids' brains process different languages? Scientists have been looking into this, especially when it comes to German and Italian. These two languages have some sounds in common, but also some that are quite different. To understand how these differences affect language le
Imagine finding something unusual in a quiet storage facility. That's exactly what happened in northwest Harris County when FBI agents discovered a cooler filled with sulfuric acid in a unit tied to a New Orleans attack suspect. This isn't your everyday storage unit story; it's part of a larger inve
Mongolia's nomadic households have long produced airag, a unique fermented mare's milk. Recently, plastic containers are replacing the traditional cow skin khokhuur. Scientists wondered, "How does this change affect airag's microbiome and flavor? " They collected airag samples from both plastic cont
