The University of Pennsylvania has made some big changes to its sports policies. They will no longer allow transgender athletes to compete on women's teams. This decision comes after an agreement with the federal government. The school will also erase the records set by Lia Thomas, a transgender swi
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has stepped in to stop the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from firing thousands of employees. The judge said the layoffs were likely illegal and ordered the Trump administration to freeze all plans to shrink and reorganize the heal
Jimmy Swaggart, a well-known TV preacher, passed away at the age of 90 after spending two weeks in the hospital. His family shared the news on his Facebook page, expressing both sadness and joy, believing he is now with Jesus. Swaggart became famous in the 1970s when he started broadcasting his chu
In the world of tech, tiny things are making big waves. Scientists have been playing around with mercury telluride (HgTe) nanocrystals. These tiny particles can be tuned to absorb different wavelengths of light, especially in the infrared (IR) range. This makes them super useful for creating afforda
People often wonder how lifting weights and taking certain hormones affect muscles and nerves. A recent investigation dug into this by looking at how resistance training and a specific hormone, nandrolone decanoate, change the way muscles connect with nerves and how certain proteins are made. First
People often oppose climate policies even after they are implemented. This resistance can make it harder to tackle climate change effectively. To understand this better, researchers examined 27 climate policies in wealthy countries between 2009 and 2022. They gathered insights from experts and analy
Tobacco isn't just tobacco. It's a puzzle of scents that change depending on where it's grown. Scientists have been busy figuring out what makes tobacco from different parts of China smell unique. They used a fancy tool called HS-GC-IMS to sniff out 98 different aroma compounds. These include esters
On June 30, 1908, a massive explosion rocked the skies over Siberia, flattening over 830 square miles of forest. This event, known as the Tunguska event, remains the largest asteroid-related blast in recorded history. Today, June 30 is celebrated as International Asteroid Day to raise awareness abou
Inside the brain, there's a sneaky fight happening. Glioblastoma, a tough type of brain cancer, is always finding ways to survive. Scientists have spotted a clever trick it uses. A tiny helper inside cells, called SH3GLB1, is part of this trick. It helps cells clean up and recycle their own parts. T
The Supreme Court's recent term was a mix of clear victories and ongoing disputes. President Trump celebrated several wins, especially in cases involving immigration and transgender rights. The court's decisions often aligned with Trump's policies, but they also left many questions unanswered. For
