The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) has been honored by the U. S. Department of Education for its outstanding work in enrolling and supporting underserved students. President Jennifer Cowley received this prestigious award in Washington, DC. UTA is one of just six institutions recognized nati
Bacteria talk to each other in many ways, and one of those conversations is about sharing or competing for iron. Iron is a big deal for bacteria, so they use special molecules called siderophores to grab it from their surroundings. These siderophores can either help or hinder other bacteria, dependi
Early morning on January 15th, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blasted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center. Aboard were two lunar landers, one from the U. S. and one from Japan, each with their own unique journey to the moon. Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 and ispace's HAKUTO-R M2 'Resilience' are bo
A new drug, upadacitinib, has been making waves in the treatment of severe eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD). This medication is a Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitor, which means it stops certain enzymes from causing inflammation. It's been approved for kids aged 12 and above who have moderate
When mothers have children, their work prospects can change, which affects their pay and highlights gender inequalities. In Finland, mothers can choose how long to take childcare leave, with varying financial benefits. A study used Finnish data and workplace comparisons to see how this choice impact
Imagine you're a kid growing up with scoliosis, a curve in your spine. Surgeons can use a method called vertebral body tethering (VBT) to fix it. This study looked into how well VBT works for boys and girls. The researchers thought that after two years, both genders would have similar results. Let's
These days, it's hard to keep up with all the new tricks scammers are using. They send emails, text messages, or even call us pretending to be someone we know. Now, they're using AI to make the calls sound real! All this tech stuff makes us forget about the old-fashioned crimes happening right in fr
Hitchhiking is often depicted as dangerous, especially when it comes to sexual homicides. But have you ever wondered why? Researchers have just started to dig into this topic, comparing hitchhiking victims with those involved in sex work. The results? Offenders see hitchhikers as easy targets for ab
When Carrie Underwood, a country music superstar, agreed to sing "America the Beautiful" at Donald Trump's inauguration, she sparked a lot of debate online. Many people were upset, but other celebrities came to her defense. Country singer John Rich was one of them. He praised Underwood on social med
Did you know that female nurses played a significant role during the American Civil War? But what about after the war ended? This period, known as the postwar period, is often overlooked. It was a time of emotional turmoil and mental adjustment for many people. Let's dive into this lesser-known sto
