Plants are strong, they have to be to deal with bugs and weather. They have a secret weapon called phenolic compounds, which act like natural armor. The amount of this armor can change based on where a plant lives. For example, a plant at the base of a mountain might make more phenolic compounds to
Back pain is a huge problem, affecting many people worldwide. It can be caused by the degeneration of intervertebral discs (IVDs), which are the cushions between our vertebrae. But why do these discs break down? Scientists are now looking at how our bones sense and react to mechanical forces, a proc
Climate change is making it harder to control dengue fever. It's not just about the heat, though. The way rain falls and how long the dry season lasts also play a big role. Scientists in the Philippines looked at 16 different areas to figure this out. They used a fancy method to see how temperat
South Carolina is in for a damp and chilly day today. The weather will be dominated by rain and drizzle, thanks to a persistent cold-air damming pattern. This means temperatures will stay low, hovering in the low to mid-40s for most areas, with a slight warm-up in the southern Midlands. The cold fr
The New Orleans Saints have found their new head coach. Kellen Moore, a 36-year-old offensive mastermind, is stepping into the role. Moore has a fresh perspective and a lot of experience. He was the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia Eagles this past season. They won the Super Bowl. This is
The US has been busy making changes to how electronic nicotine delivery systems, or ENDS, are sold and marketed. First, a nicotine warning statement became mandatory in September 2018. This was a big deal because it meant companies had to clearly state the risks of nicotine. Then, in December 2019,
Crypto markets are buzzing with meme coin excitement right now. People are getting carried away as meme coins are taking over in 2025. This excitement comes after bitcoin had a wild ride, quadrupling in price over the last two years. The fun began when bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) hit the
Ever wondered why doctors keep harping on that liver damage stuff? Well we have a drunk sloshing around inside toxins from cigarettes loving our liver. Why do you think they call the early problems MASLD? NASH didn't go anywhere it switched to MASH Mash is not something we want. The medical world j
Get ready. Wednesday is going to be a wild weather day here in the Capital region. The weather will be unpredictable. Things will start out with a bit of rain. Temperatures will be mild in the morning, with some sunshine around lunchtime, which will boost temperatures in the afternoon. This war
Let's dive into the world of tiny tags used by scientists to study living cells. These tags, known as "tetraines, " are a big deal in a field called "bio-chemistry. " Bio-chemistry is all about making things react when a certain thing happens. Tetraines are invisible until they react with somet
