When Donald Trump won the U. S. presidency again, the global community thought they had a good idea of what to anticipate. Diplomats worldwide were focusing on the actions of his administration, rather than Trump’s words. Larger countries were crafting strategies to either counter or lessen the impa
Ever wondered how your scrolls and likes might be linked to your mood swings? Most studies so far have centered around social media's impact on depression. However, what about feelings like irritability and anxiety? There hasn't been much digging into this area. Can hours spent on platforms like Fa
In 2022, data from the Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) showed that around 1 in 10 patients had ADHD. That's a lot of people! Being diagnosed with ADHD seems to be common among kids aged 0-11, and less so among folks with higher educ
On January 4, 2025, Bill Nye, known for his fun approach to teaching science, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden at the White House. This highest civilian honor in the U. S. recognizes individuals for making significant contributions to the country and the world. Bil
Have you ever wondered how tiny plant zygotes grow into complex shapes? Scientists did, and they found some fascinating answers. They used a special model to study Arabidopsis zygote cells, which grow in a unique hemisphere-like tip shape. This model helps understand how shape, stress, and strain al
You might think plant roots are just boring, straight lines, but they’re not. Especially when it comes to certain plant mutants, like those of Arabidopsis thaliana. These plants have wavy roots that react strangely to gravity. Scientists studied two mutant types: myosin xif xik and atp-binding casse
Growing up with tough experiences, like trauma or adversity, can really boost the chances of dealing with mental health problems later in life. One of those big concerns is the risk of psychosis, and let’s not forget about feeling down (depression) or being super shy (social phobia). This study took
The FBI in Houston recently made an interesting discovery while investigating the Bourbon Street attack suspect, Shamsud-Din Jabbar. During a search at a storage unit on Walters Road, agents found bottles of sulfuric acid hidden in a cooler. This storage unit was just a mile away from Jabbar's home
President Trump has been making waves with his recent ideas about expanding U. S. territory. Lately, he's had his eye on Greenland, a large island in the Arctic filled with valuable minerals. Why the sudden interest? According to the president, it's all about national security. He's even suggested t
Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has caused a stir by dumping its fact-checking partners. This move has left journalists involved high and dry, and some might even lose their jobs. The company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, claimed that fact-checkers are biased and have ruined trust. But who's really trus
