Diving right in, choroideremia is a rare disease that affects a person's vision and is a big deal for patients. It's like a storm in a small town. This gene-related condition can severely impact a person's quality of life. Gene therapy, a fancy word for fixing genetic issues, has been a big
Why do we worry about infectious diseases in young people? After all, kids are pretty resilient. First, lets talk about what these kids know. They've heard about germs, and they understand that they can get sick. But the knowledge is basic and somewhat vague they know germs are out there, b
Bamako, a large city in Mali, relies heavily on the mighty Niger River. It is a lifeline that supplies water for economic activities and the daily needs of the city. But, there is a huge problem. It is becoming harder to predict just how much water will be available in the future. The gap between w
Imagine waking up to a world where the ground beneath you shivers more times than you can count on one hand. But this was the reality on the beautiful island of Santorini, Greece, recently. Residents and tourists on the island experienced a series of 200 earthquakes. These earthqu
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is now looking for a new leader. Rohit Chopra, the agency's former head, stepped down after President Donald Trump decided to let him go. Chopra had been in charge of the CFPB, which acts as a watchdog for consumer finances, and he had a lot of disagre
The world's water treatment plants churn out a mountain of sewage sludge every day. This stuff is a hassle to manage and dispose of safely because it's messy and expensive. The sun is powerful. A lot of people have been thinking about using it to dry out this sludge. This is the process of using
Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart are a power duo. Both are fierce competitors on the court but share a unique business bond off it. Their three-on-three league, Unrivaled, is a testament to this. Collier, after losing a tough match, made it clear she won’t forget it. The loss was hard to swallow
Picture this: Uncle Sam decides to put crypto in the country’s vaults. Pretty drastic, right? The whole point is clear. He wants to show the world that something besides the dollar is completely safe. Yikes, where are the samba dancing and drum beats for that real numbers? Why would anybod
You might hear lots about renewable energy (RE) these days. These are like wind turbines and solar panels. They are really important to fight climate change, but do you know how they affect cities or towns? One way to look at things is with the idea of friendly or unfriendly ground. This is
It was a bit of a woah moment when Kennedy Jr. faced senators during a grueling confirmation hearing. At 71 he was not only defending his controversial ideas, but also a famous name, his voice's gravelly texture made it hard to pick out any lies. A psychotherapist even weighed in o
