Rubber trees, the main source of natural rubber, face tough times when water is scarce. Scientists decided to see how these trees handle drought. They looked at how the trees react physically and how their genes behave under different water conditions. First, they compared trees that got plenty of
Syria's Latakia city is under lockdown. The government ordered a curfew. It started at 5 PM on Tuesday. It will end at 6 AM on Wednesday. This happened after violent protests. Four people died. Many others got hurt. The protests were about power. The Alawite minority wants more control. They gather
Dark chocolate has a secret ingredient that might help us age slower. It's called theobromine, a compound found in cocoa. Scientists found that people with higher levels of theobromine in their blood seem to have younger biological ages. This means their bodies are functioning better than others the
A recent study dug into how what we eat and how we live our lives affects our ability to bounce back from tough times. It turns out, our choices can either make us stronger or hold us back. The research focused on college students, a group that often faces a lot of stress. It looked at things like
The 2024 Cancer and Bone Society (CABS) meeting, held at the University of Sheffield, brought together experts to discuss the latest in bone cancer research. This event, which also included the Bone Research Society, focused on how cancer affects bones and how new treatments are being developed. On
A big shot in the crypto world has some thoughts on taxes and wealth. Mike Novogratz, who runs Galaxy Digital, thinks the talk about taxing the super-rich should happen at the national level, not just in states like California. He said this isn't a small issue that will fade away. Novogratz believe
A recent decision by a U. S. appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states. This move is part of a law that stops health centers from getting Medicaid money if they perform abortions. The court's decision is a big deal because it overt
Many women getting total shoulder replacements have weak bones, but few are checked for it before surgery. This is a problem because weak bones can lead to breaks, especially after surgery. Doctors have rules about checking bone health, but these checks aren't happening enough. Why aren't these che
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light to a new drug called Nereus, designed to tackle motion sickness. This approval is a big deal because it's the first new treatment for this condition in over 40 years. The drug, also known as tradipitant, works by blocking a speci
If you're planning to jet off somewhere exotic soon, there's something important you should know. The usual antibiotics for traveler's diarrhea aren't working as well as they used to. This is because the bacteria causing the illness are getting smarter and developing resistance. A recent study look
