People who work out regularly, whether lifting weights or running marathons, have muscles that respond differently to signals from the brain. These signals come from nerve cells called motoneurons. Scientists wanted to see how these nerve cells change with different types of exercise. They studied
Scientists cooked up a cool new way to make tiny metal sheets with branches. These sheets are made of three metals: palladium, gold, and silver. The branches make the sheets look like tiny, flat trees. This special shape gives them lots of surface area, which is great for reactions. These branched
Scientists have found a clever way to make special chemicals called α, α-dichlorosulfoxides. They used a method that involves electricity and two common chemicals: methyl sulfoxides and dichloromethane. This method is simple and does not need any fancy metals or extra chemicals to work. It can make
Portugal is about to have a very close presidential election. It looks like there will be a runoff vote for the first time in 40 years. This is big news because it shows how politics in Portugal are changing. The president in Portugal doesn't have as much power as in some other countries. But they
A Spanish court is now looking into claims made by two women who say they were mistreated by famous singer Julio Iglesias. These women, who worked for Iglesias in his homes in the Caribbean, say they were hurt and harassed. The news came out on Tuesday, and it's caused quite a stir. The singer, kno
Alameda, a city with a rich history, has been home to some surprising figures. Tom Hanks, Jim Morrison, and Phyllis Diller all lived there at different times. Their stories show how ordinary places can shape extraordinary lives. Tom Hanks spent his teenage years on a floating home at Barnhill Marin
Oprah Winfrey has shared her personal experiences with weight and body image in a new book called "Enough. " The book discusses how she has struggled with weight throughout her life and how she has come to terms with it. The book is co-authored by Dr. Ania M. Jastreboff, a professor at the Yale Sch
Obesity is a big problem. It's getting worse and hurting people's hearts. But there's good news. Moving more can help, no matter how old you are. First, let's talk about kids and teens. They spend a lot of time sitting around. Schools and neighborhoods should make it easier for them to run, play, a
In a surprising turn of events, three top prosecutors in Minnesota have stepped down. This happened because they disagreed with the Justice Department. The department wanted to look into the widow of a woman shot by an ICE agent. But the prosecutors thought this was not the right move. The main pro
In a surprising turn of events, a top advisor to Cyprus's president has resigned following a heated debate over a video that some claim reveals corruption at the highest levels. The video, which surfaced online, shows a group of officials, including the aide, discussing investments with people who c
