Ever heard of using mouthwash to treat nail fungus? Believe it or not, Listerine might just be the low-cost trick you need. Roughly one in ten people will deal with nail fungus in their lifetime, and it's not easy to get rid of. Nails, especially toenails, grow slowly, making treatment a long and ex
Ever thought about tiny protein friends in our brain? Meet SASH1 and Caskin1. Caskin1 is a vital brain protein that loves to hang out in groups, known as "homopolymers. " Scientists were puzzled about how these groups were formed and broken down. Enter SASH1, the new friend that can bust up Caskin1'
In a recent turn of events, Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new picks for the Chicago Board of Education. The mayor introduced a new leader, Sean Harden, for the 21-member team that will take their seats in January. Among the nine new appointees, three are fresh faces, while the rest include peo
Imagine trying to find a tiny needle in a huge haystack. That's what scientists face when looking for certain types of chromium in water. Chromium comes in different forms, like Cr(VI) and Cr(III), and each can be harmful in its own way. So, how do we find them easily? Enter the fungus-like porous C
Ever wondered where the best fun in the US is hiding? WalletHub did some digging and found that Las Vegas is the most fun city in America! They checked out over 180 cities and looked at things like entertainment, nightlife, and costs. Las Vegas won big because it's the only city where you can drink
A Virginia resident, Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, is in hot water with the law. The 35-year-old Indian-born American citizen has been convicted of helping the terrorist group ISIS. How? By sending them over $185, 000 in cryptocurrency. The trial, which ended on Friday, saw a jury find Chhipa guilty o
New York City’s campaign finance system is designed to keep big money out of local politics, and it does a pretty good job. But the system faces a big challenge: shady politicians like Mayor Eric Adams. Recently, the Campaign Finance Board stopped Adams from getting public matching funds for his re-
Think of your work life as a journey, right? Every job you take, every experience you gain, all those things might just be sculpting your brain for later in life. Past studies have hinted at this, linking a diverse work history to better cognitive function when you're older. But what about China? Is
School safety is a big deal these days. Many students who cause trouble show signs early, like struggling with their emotions or acting out. The problem is, these signs often go unnoticed or aren't handled well. Politicians tend to spend money on making schools look tougher and better at spotting th
President Biden's Education Department spent over a billion dollars in the past four years on grants for schools to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). These funds were used for hiring, programs, and training, all aimed at advancing a divisive ideology. A new report shows that $489 milli
