Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, recently took a tumble at Santa Marta in Colombia. This isn't his first fall in recent months—he also slipped back in December, which left him with a nasty bruise on his chin. This time, he's sporting a sling on his right arm. The Vatican
Have you ever wondered how proteins find their way along DNA? They don't just land on the perfect spot every time. Scientists have been exploring how proteins move along DNA, focusing on their binding and unbinding. Imagine proteins sliding along a twisty road (DNA) with electricity and bonding inte
Ever thought about how your brain and friends can help you avoid injuries while running? Research shows that staying injury-free isn't just about physical strength. It's also about your mindset and the people you run with. Runners who tend to avoid getting hurt often share certain traits. They're ge
American Express is in trouble. They've agreed to pay a massive $230 million to resolve multiple fraud investigations. This includes $138 million for giving customers bad tax advice about two wire products: Payroll Rewards and Premium Wire. These products were marketed as a way to save on taxes, but
As the Indiana General Assembly's 2025 session kicks off, lawmakers from Northwest Indiana are busy filing bills that address key issues like mental health, higher education, and water infrastructure. They’re also pushing for a change to the state constitution. One interesting bill, House Bill 1078,
Get ready for a chilly ride! Today's weather is calm and fair, with temps dropping to the 30s after sunset. Tonight, expect lows in the 20s and 30s under partly clear skies. But don't be fooled, a strong arctic cold front is on its way. Friday starts pleasant, with highs reaching the 40s early in t
You might think that when over 200 miners were trapped in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa, the authorities would jump in to help. But that's not what happened. The standoff lasted months, ending with the death of 87 miners. Authorities, instead of aiding the trapped miners, tried to force the
You know, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) can't check every car out there. They trust manufacturers to give them honest emissions data. But Hino Motors, a part of Toyota, didn’t play fair. They were hiding stuff that the EPA found out about when they did their own checks. In a statement,
Hey, runners! Are you prepping for the Grandma's Marathon? The time is ticking, and it's almost here! But don't worry, there's a cool event to help you get started. On Saturday, January 25th, the "Gearing Up For Grandma's" event is back to inspire and get you ready for training. Grab your running s
Did you know tiny plastic bits, called microplastics, are all over our rivers and streams? Scientists wanted to understand how these microplastics move near the bottom of these waterways. They used a special tool called particle tracking velocimetry to watch four types of microplastics move in a lab
