Butea monosperma, a plant known for its medicinal properties, has been under the spotlight for its potential to offer natural alternatives to traditional estrogen treatments. Researchers have been digging into the plant's flavonoids, which are compounds found in plants that can mimic the effects of
Chicago's cultural workers are joining forces to demand better pay and working conditions. Many of them feel undervalued and underpaid, especially after the challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Workers at various museums and cultural sites have been successful in forming unions and securi
This year, there's been a noticeable quiet in the news about extreme weather. No scary headlines about the "worst ever" storms or urgent warnings from the United Nations about saving the planet. Why? Maybe because the news hasn't been as dramatic as expected. Remember all those predictions about hu
In 2025, zombie movies got a fresh twist. Instead of the usual grown-up heroes, young kids stepped up to save the day. Danny Boyle's "28 Years Later" kicked things off. It showed a Britain taken over by a scary virus. People lived like they did long ago, before machines and tech. The story followed
The Geminid Meteor Shower is coming to a sky near you on December 13th and 14th. This is not just any meteor shower. It is known for its bright and colorful streaks that light up the night sky. The source of this dazzling display is asteroid 3200 Phaeton, which takes 524 days to orbit the Sun. Mete
Michigan Wolverines made a big splash by letting go of their head coach, Sherrone Moore, after just two years. The team had a solid season with a 9-3 record, but that wasn't enough to save Moore's job. The university said they found proof that Moore had an inappropriate relationship with a staff mem
The Copenhagen adductor exercise (CAE) is a popular way to strengthen groin muscles. But did you know it also works muscles in other directions? The hip adductor muscles don't just work side to side. They also work front to back and rotate. So, doing the CAE likely challenges the hip and knee in thr
A woman is taking legal action against a well-known skin expert, claiming a treatment left her with lasting damage. Victoria Nelson is suing Sonya Dakar, a celebrity esthetician, after a procedure she says ruined her face. The California Attorney General's office is also involved, filing a complaint
The UK housing market has hit the brakes. Buyers are taking a step back, and it's not just because of the cold weather. The latest news from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) shows buyer interest has dropped to its lowest point in over two years. This slowdown started after the fi
Nextdoor's stock price shot up by nearly half its value recently. This big jump happened because a well-known hedge fund manager, Eric Jackson, shared his positive views on the company. Jackson, who runs EMJ Capital, thinks Nextdoor is often misunderstood. He argues that Wall Street is undervaluing
