On a recent episode of "Real Time, " host Bill Maher and guest Neil deGrasse Tyson got into a heated debate about a controversial article published by Scientific American. The article argued that the discrepancies in performance between male and female athletes weren't due to inherent biological dif
Imagine you're running a massive experiment with tiny worms. You're studying how they evolve resistance to a drug called ivermectin. To do this, you use a cool new tool called TARDIS barcoding. This tool helps you track the worms' genetic lineage, just like a family tree. Why worms? Because the
In a shocking turn of events, the Vice President of the Philippines, Sara Duterte, publicly threatened to have the country's President, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. , his wife, and the House Speaker assassinated if she were killed. This dramatic declaration came amidst escalating tensions between the two le
Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill. ) is pushing for the release of the House Ethics report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla. ). The report includes serious allegations against Gaetz, such as sexual assault and drug use. Casten believes this information is crucial for maintaining ethical standards in Congress.
Let's face it, screens are part of our daily lives. But instead of just worrying about how many hours we spend in front of them, scientists are now pointing out that what we do on those screens is what truly makes a difference. Imagine this: a video chat with friends can make you feel connected, whi
Imagine sitting on a plane, enjoying a meal at 35, 000 feet. You might not think about the journey that food took to get there. It's a complex process managed by catering companies, who make sure your inflight meal is as delicious and fresh as possible. Companies like Gate Gourmet work hard to ensur
Alzheimer's disease messes with your memory and makes you confused. It happens when stuff called amyloid beta plaques and tangles pile up in your brain, blocking its normal work. There's no cure yet, and as people live longer, more folks will get it. Why does this happen? Lots of reasons, like infla
Ever wondered what causes very early or early preterm births in twin pregnancies after in vitro fertilization (IVF) and intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI)? A recent study looked into this. Scientists at Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital analyzed 2042 twin pregnancies from 2019 to 2022. They found that
Dana White, the CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, has been a long-time supporter of Donald Trump. He backed Trump in the 2024 presidential race, but recent reports suggest he's had enough of politics. White expressed his disdain to The New Yorker, saying, "I'm done with this. It's gross and dis
Former Democratic donor Allison Huynh has seen a big change in California politics. She thinks that voters are turning against progressive policies. Huynh used to give money to the Democratic Party, but she's now unhappy with how they handle big city issues like in San Francisco. She thinks liberals
