In the United States, farming is facing a future where more hands are needed on the land. Simultaneously, military veterans are looking for new career paths after their service. This is where a unique program at Appalachian State University in North Carolina steps in. The program, known as Frontline
Scientists have built a smart scaffold that helps in repairing damaged nerves using light. The scaffold is made with nanoparticles that release a gas called nitric oxide (NO) when hit by a special light called near-infrared light. This gas helps nerve cells grow and heal. The special thing about thi
Four years back, Jay Bhattacharya was shunned by colleagues at Stanford and silenced on social media for his views on the pandemic. He's come a long way since then. President-elect Donald Trump has nominated him to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). If approved, this could be a big win fo
Get ready, New Englanders! Sunday is going to be a chilly one. Expect a breeze that'll make it feel like it's 8 degrees colder than the actual temperature. Don't be surprised if you don't feel warmer than 30 degrees, especially if you're near the coast. The breezy and cold weather isn't stopping an
Brain cancer called glioblastoma is tough to treat. One problem is that the single drugs we use often don't reach the tumor well and the tumor's environment can make these drugs less effective. Scientists are now trying a new approach that involves using light and heat to kill cancer cells. This met
Ever wondered what keeps African genets busy at night? Two types of genets, the small-spotted and Cape genets, were studied to find out how seasons and competition affect their nightly activities. These tiny carnivores live in the same area but have slightly different habits. Scientists tracked them
Ever wondered how scientists manage massive amounts of data from experiments? Let's dive into how the ALICE experiment at CERN, which studies heavy-ion collisions, connects with the European Data Grid (EDG)—a network of computers that work together like a super-powerful machine. At the heart of ALIC
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour Book" won't become a New York Times bestseller because she chose to sell it exclusively at Target. The publication confirms that books sold by a single vendor aren't tracked for their bestseller list. The 256-page hardcover ($39. 99) shares personal reflections and behind-t
After years of gridlock, there's finally a glimmer of hope in international plastic treaty talks. A large group of countries is pushing hard for a production cap to be included in the treaty. But not everyone is on board, and some nations are trying to water down the agreement. The talks in Busan, S
Ever wondered how computers can now track human movements like never before? The BioCV dataset is a fascinating blend of synchronized video footage, traditional motion capture with markers, and force plate data. Fifteen healthy people, both men and women, performed various motions like walking, runn
