Did you know that tiny creatures living in your gut can chat with your brain? Yes, gut microbes can actually communicate with the brain through something called the gut-brain axis. This might sound a bit weird, but it's true! These little critters change as we grow older, with the number and types d
Imagine Donald Trump back in the White House, planning to pardon those who stormed the U. S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Some rioters have already pleaded guilty, while others await trial. Trump’s empathy for these rioters, whom he calls “patriots, ” raises questions about how far his pardons might
The question of "Which car is the poor man's Porsche? " might bring up as many opinions as asking who the greatest baseball player of all time is. Online, some automotive fans think it's Porsche's own 914. In fact, a website focused on the 914 has a whole discussion about whether it or even the Karm
Did you know that even during simple muscle contractions, different parts of the same muscle can behave differently? Researchers recently zoomed in on the rectus femoris, a muscle in our thighs, to see how it responds when we hold a still position. They used a special tool called ultrasound shear wa
Imagine this: a boyfriend in Texas is upset that his girlfriend lost her pregnancy. He thinks she did something to cause it, so he takes matters into his own hands. He finds some pills from a New York doctor and decides to sue. That's right, the boyfriend sues the doctor for prescribing abortion pil
On December 21st, something exciting is brewing in Beaver Stadium, Pennsylvania. The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to clash with the SMU Mustangs. Both teams boast impressive 11-2 records following strong seasons. Penn State had a loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship, while SMU faced defeat
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
Ever wondered how scientists study baby mouse skin? It's all about the right tools! Researchers tested three enzymes—Trypsin, TrypLE, and Liberase—to break down baby mouse skin cells for closer examination. Trypsin and TrypLE were great at getting the deeper skin cells, but Liberase brought out the
Monday morning commuters in the Northeast should be ready for some slippery roads. A mix of light snow and sleet is expected to start on Sunday evening in parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service has put out a winter weather advisory. This warning i
Did you know that having close friends can greatly benefit the health of adults over 50? A study by the University of Michigan discovered that friendships can truly make a difference in both mental and physical well-being. However, it's a catch-22: when people feel unwell, they often find it tough t
