Echinoderms are a group of sea creatures known for their unique bodies and rich fossil history. One of their standout features is Mutable Collagenous Tissue (MCT), a special kind of connective tissue that can change shape quickly. This makes it hard to trace their evolution in the geological record.
Male germ cell tumors, often called GCT, are quite treatable, with many patients surviving long-term. However, as more people live beyond their cancer diagnosis, doctors are starting to look at the long-term effects of their treatments. One important issue is how male fertility might be affected by
Did you know that tiny worms and their bacterial pals can kill bugs? That's right! Nematodes from the Steinernema group and their Xenorhabdus buddies are nature's bug killers. These microscopic teams are so good at their job that scientists use them to control pests without harsh chemicals. But ther
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, has sparked concern among experts due to his extreme right views and activism on social media. Hegseth, who has joined the army but has no government experience, has shown extreme ideas through his tattoos, social media posts, and books. Ex
When the Netflix documentary "Martha" premiered, Martha Stewart wasn't thrilled. She criticized the director, R. J. Cutler, for using less-than-flattering camera angles and leaving out big chunks of her life. Cutler, however, wasn't too bothered by her feedback. He understood that Stewart might want
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, the owner of the LA Times, has a big goal: to make the paper more balanced. He thinks the paper has mixed up news and opinion, so he wants to change that. He plans to bring in more conservative voices to balance the left-leaning side. His idea is that news should be just fac
In a surprising move, a group of Republican attorneys general from over a dozen states have teamed up to sue the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Why? They claim the SEC is overstepping its bounds by trying to regulate cryptocurrencies. This isn't just a legal battle; it's a sign of the cry
Ever wondered how quickly to treat concussion-related eye focus issues? The CONCUSS study is set to find out. This project is a randomized clinical trial comparing two ways to fix convergence insufficiency, a common problem after concussions. One group gets immediate treatment, while the other waits
In a surprising move, Ryan Walters, the state's education superintendent, has caused a stir by creating a new department focused on religious freedom and patriotism. He sent an email to all public school superintendents, asking them to show students a video announcement of this new department. This
Imagine this: A person who doubts vaccines is about to take over a key job in the US government. This job is so big that it could impact the health of millions of Americans. We're talking about the Health and Human Services secretary, a role that controls things like vaccines, medicines, and even sc
