Imagine if the trash in your city could be turned into something useful, like roads! That's exactly what Olivia English, a Kansas City woman, had in mind. Her journey began with a simple question: Where does all the litter go? She discovered that most of it ends up in landfills, which are filling up
Imagine tiny particles of pollution, known as PM2. 5, invading our lungs and causing big trouble. These microscopic critters can lead to inflammation and, in severe cases, cancer. One protein named ANGPTL4 is central to this inflammatory dance. Scientists recently asked, "Can curcumin, the colorful
Ever wondered how different teeth straightening methods impact your jaw joints? Clear aligners, or CAs, have become super popular in the last few decades. But, there's not much solid evidence on how they affect the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which is like the hinge that connects your jaw to your
You might not think much about the shape of your knee, but it turns out it could play a big role in how well your ACL graft heals after surgery. A study found that when the back of your shinbone (called the tibia) slopes more, it's linked to higher signal intensity on MRI scans two years after ACL r
Google Maps is launching some cool new features just in time for the holidays! One of the most exciting updates is the ability to report transit delays. Now, when you’re checking out a transit station on Google Maps, you’ll see a handy “Report delay” button. This lets you tell Google if there are an
President Trump's unexpected choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversies. Known for his views against women in combat and support for troops accused of war crimes, Hegseth's appointment signals a potential shake-up in Pentagon leadership. Many within and outside the governm
You might not expect a Christmas movie to come from Mars, but that’s exactly what happened with Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Turning 60 this year, this film has a strange charm that makes it a holiday classic, despite its many flaws. The story kicks off with Martian kids getting hooked on Eart
Ever noticed a silver Chrysler Town & Country Minivan with a mismatched gray driver's side door cruising around St. Cloud? Well, you're looking at a stolen vehicle. The St. Cloud Police Department is on the hunt for this car, which was taken from the 100 block of 33rd Avenue North. Keep an eye out f
You might think that medicine is all about science and helping people, but for LGBTQ+ medical students in Thailand, other things matter too. Religion, family support, and whether they've come out or not can make a big difference in their lives. It's not always easy being different, especially in a p
Inside our bodies, there's something called the circadian clock. It's like a tiny timekeeper that controls our daily rhythms and interacts with our environment. When we talk about infection, it can change how these 'clock' genes work. In zebrafish, this is affected by light. Scientists wanted to see
