The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has given federal agencies a tight deadline to comply with President Trump’s order to return to the office. Agencies must revise their telework policies by the end of Friday and aim to be fully compliant within 30 days. This directive is a shift from the prev
Craniocervical junction dural arteriovenous fistulas (CCJ-DAVFs) are tricky blood vessel issues that can be tough to detect and cure. A recent study looked into two common treatments: surgery and a procedure called endovascular therapy. They wanted to see which one worked better. To do this, they ga
Get ready to watch a celestial spectacle! This January, you can spot five planets in the night sky with your naked eye, and even catch a glimpse of two more with a telescope. Imagine seeing Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars all at once! Plus, Uranus and Neptune are part of the squad too, but you'll n
Did you know that Donald Trump's recent executive order on gender has some people worried? The order defines "female" and "male" based on what happens at conception. This might sound simple, but it's actually a big deal. Some people think this could be a sneaky way to start treating fetuses as full-
Pregnancy's early stages are crucial for a baby's growth, which is why prenatal care right from the start is so important. But in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, including Kenya, women often delay these first check-ups. This can lead to problems being missed or handled too late. So, let's dive int
Did you know that people who don't fit neatly into the categories of 'man' or 'woman' have existed since the beginning of human history? Long before scientists and scholars in the West started talking about gender as something that's not just about biology, but also about how society shapes it, many
Some Instagram users, including singers like Demi Lovato and Gracie Abrams, are having trouble unfollowing the accounts of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and First Lady Melania Trump. Abrams shared on her Instagram story that she had to unfollow the @vp and @potus accounts three ti
Zinc might be the star of the future in energy storage, but it's been held back by some serious issues. Think dendrites, corrosion, and hydrogen bubbles – all messing up the party at the electrode/electrolyte interface. Scientists have found a clever way to turn the tables. They've figured out how t
Get ready, Charleston! A unique experience is coming to Citadel Mall in West Ashley. The Charleston Planetarium Society is setting up an inflatable planetarium dome right next to Planet Fitness. This 50-seat theater will offer shows on astronomy, biology, and history, all aimed at inspiring folks, e
Imagine you're an adult with appendicitis, a condition where your appendix gets inflamed and causes pain. traditionally, surgery (appendicectomy) has been the go-to fix. But recent studies show that antibiotics could be just as effective and safer. However, different studies use varying methods and
