Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus are tough to treat. Current treatments just calm down the immune system's attack on the body, but they don't fix the root cause. This means patients often face a lifetime of expensive medications, injections, or infusions w
Ever wondered if the world around us is just a huge, complex computer program? Some smart folks are trying to figure that out. They're using something called algorithmic complexity to see if the world follows a pattern, like a code. Think of it as trying to see if nature is just a super complicated
A scientist in Dallas has made a big discovery about how a gene can cause fatty livers but also protect arteries. Zhao Zhang, who works at UT Southwestern Medical Center, won a big award from the American Heart Association for this finding. The award, called the Jack Sarver Prize, comes with $25, 00
Oakland Unified School District is in hot water after the California Department of Education found that it created a hostile environment for Jewish students and staff. The department issued three rulings in late October, criticizing the district for taking over a year to respond to complaints of ant
Foldable phones are cool. They do everything regular phones do, but they fold up like a wallet. This makes them super easy to carry around. But, there's a catch. You have to unfold them every time you want to use them for anything more than checking the time. It's a bit of a hassle, but people get u
Madison LeCroy had a busy day at BravoCon in Las Vegas. She spent hours meeting fans, taking photos, and joining panel discussions. But her day took a sudden turn when she was involved in a car accident on the way back to her hotel. Instead of joining Andy Cohen and other Bravo stars on stage, Madi
Lattices are like building blocks in math. They help us understand how things relate to each other. Recently, mathematicians proved that a special kind of infinite lattice, called an FN lattice, exists. This lattice is simple and follows certain rules, making it unique. Now, imagine smaller, finite
China and Japan are at it again, this time over some tiny islands in the East China Sea. Both countries claim the islands, which China calls Diaoyu and Japan calls Senkaku. China has sent its Coast Guard to patrol the waters around these uninhabited islands, which Japan currently controls. This lat
Pilonidal disease is a condition that often affects young people. It happens when hair gets trapped under the skin, usually near the tailbone. This can cause pain, swelling, and infection. Why does this happen? Well, things like sitting too much, being overweight, or having a lot of body hair can ma
Investors who own certain iShares ETFs can expect to receive their November payouts soon. The exact dates and amounts vary depending on the specific ETF. For most iShares ETFs, except one, investors who own units as of November 19, 2025, will get their money on November 28, 2025. However, for the iS
