Bone might seem solid, but it's full of tiny spaces. These spaces, called lacunae, house bone cells called osteocytes. Blood vessels also weave through bone, creating a complex network. Scientists wanted to understand how these blood vessels and lacunae are arranged together. They studied mouse bon
Cancer is a tricky foe. It has some common traits, but finding shared molecular patterns across different types has been a challenge. Now, with tons of data at hand, researchers are diving deep to uncover these hidden links. A recent study took a big leap. They looked at data from twelve different
Brain diseases like Alzheimer's and CTE have something in common: clumps of a protein called tau. These clumps are a big deal in these diseases. Scientists have been trying to figure out how to stop these clumps from forming. One thing they've noticed is that when a specific spot on the tau protein,
Asteroid Bennu has been sharing some sweet secrets. Scientists have found sugars and a mysterious "space gum" in samples brought back by NASA's Osiris-REx mission. These findings could help us understand how life began on Earth. The sugars found in the asteroid samples are important for life as we
A cold wave is sweeping through the northern United States, and Pennsylvania is in its path. The polar vortex is to blame for this sudden drop in temperatures. The National Weather Service in State College predicts a low of 23 degrees tonight. Things won't warm up much on Thursday, with a high of 38
People are talking about 3I/ATLAS, a space rock from another star system. Some think it might have ice volcanoes. But scientists say, not so fast. A recent study suggests that 3I/ATLAS might act like an ice volcano, but it's not the same thing. 3I/ATLAS is small, about the size of Manhattan. It's n
A significant health issue is affecting a large portion of the American population, yet many people are unaware of it. This condition, known as cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM), is a silent contributor to severe health problems like heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure, and diabetes.
In the early hours of a Monday morning, four clever thieves managed to snatch almost $2 million in high-end fashion from a well-known men's boutique in New York City's SoHo neighborhood. The store, 4G Seller, is a hotspot for celebrities like Drake and Mark Wahlberg, offering unique, pre-worn clothi
In the world of plant diseases, some proteins are like secret agents. They have a double life. They help the fungus cause disease. But they also wake up the plant's defense system. Scientists found six such proteins in a fungus called Verticillium dahliae. These proteins belong to a family known as
Elliptical galaxies hold a fascinating secret in their ultraviolet (UV) light. This secret could help scientists figure out how old these galaxies are. Recent studies have shown that the UV light from these galaxies comes from different types of stars. Some are metal-poor, and others are metal-rich
