Actor Mark Hamill, known for his iconic role as Luke Skywalker in Star Wars, had to quickly evacuate his Malibu home due to the ongoing wildfires in L. A. Starting in Pacific Palisades, these fires have rapidly spread to Malibu and Santa Monica. Hamill shared on Instagram that he and his family left
Ever heard of the Black Soldier Fly? Well, it turns out its protein powder, called BPH, is quite the superhero in the lab! Scientists recently found that BPH can help cells fight off inflammation and stress caused by harmful substances. They used LPS to challenge the L-929 cells, but with BPH around
Optical coherence tomography (OCT) and confocal microscopy are crucial tools in eye imaging. OCT gives quick, non-invasive images but can have clarity issues and motion artifacts. Confocal microscopy provides high-resolution, detailed color images but is invasive and raises ethical concerns. To comb
Wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles have brought the city's entertainment industry to a standstill. Major productions like "Jimmy Kimmel Live" were canceled on Wednesday due to road closures and safety concerns. President Biden declared a major disaster in California, and the fires claimed at lea
U. S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly proposed that Canada become the 51st state. This idea, once seen as a joke, is now causing concern. Canada's finance minister, Dominic LeBlanc, believes Trump's suggestion is an attempt to disrupt relations and create chaos. Trump has said he'd use 'econom
Bitcoin has dipped below $100, 000, dropping over 5% in just 24 hours. The sudden fall isn't just about Bitcoin; other major cryptocurrencies like Ether, Cardano, Solana, and Dogecoin have also taken hits, some as high as 13%. What's causing this crypto crash? A stronger U. S. dollar is one key fact
When Donald Trump won the U. S. presidency again, the global community thought they had a good idea of what to anticipate. Diplomats worldwide were focusing on the actions of his administration, rather than Trump’s words. Larger countries were crafting strategies to either counter or lessen the impa
Get ready, folks! The National Weather Service has just issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the areas around Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort. This alert is set for Thursday morning, January 9, 2025, from 3 a. m. to 9 a. m. EST. The affected counties include Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Ora
Get ready, NYC parents! The time has come to make a real difference in your kids' education. This week, Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos kicked off a unique opportunity for you to join local and citywide education councils. These panels play a major role in deciding school zoning, advising su
In 2022, data from the Mental Health Client-Level Data (MH-CLD) by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) showed that around 1 in 10 patients had ADHD. That's a lot of people! Being diagnosed with ADHD seems to be common among kids aged 0-11, and less so among folks with higher educ
