Imagine you're trying to measure how much education people have gotten over time. Up until now, many researchers have just lumped people into groups, like "some high school" or "college degree. " But that can lose important details about how much education someone really has. This new study brings a
Hey there! Grab a jacket for Friday morning as temperatures dip into the 40s. Don't worry, the day will warm up to a pleasant 70 degrees. The weekend is looking nice with temps in the 70s, thanks to a south wind. But hold on to your hats because Sunday might bring a few showers. By Monday night, exp
Starting December 4, Disney+ subscribers in the U. S. will get a new "tile" on their home screen. This tile won't be for another Disney movie or show, but for ESPN content. That's right, Disney+ is getting into the sports streaming game! But don't get too excited just yet. While there will be some f
Mitochondria, the powerhouses of cells, have their own genome. This genome works closely with the nucleus to manage crucial genes for energy production. One key process is splicing, where plant mitochondria cut and reconnect pieces of genetic material. This study looked at 25 of these splicing event
Ever wondered how tiny microbes can control the lives of insects? Well, scientists discovered that the weevil Ceratapion basicorne, used to fight a weed called yellow starthistle, has a problem. In labs where these weevils are controlled, many of them end up being female. This isn't natural; usually
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on public trust in scientists, but a recent survey shows a small increase. Last year, only 73% of Americans expressed confidence in scientists, but now that number has climbed to 76%. During the peak of the pandemic in 2020, the figure was much higher at 87%. The Pe
When COVID-19 hit, digital contact tracing apps became a hot topic. These apps aim to help health authorities track virus spread quickly and efficiently. But with great power comes great concern, especially about privacy. People are rightfully worried about how their data will be used. A recent surv
Imagine if the world's biggest superpower decides to focus on its own problems and backs out from global health efforts. That's what scientists are worried about with Donald Trump's 'America First' policy. They fear that Trump might pull the U. S. out of the World Health Organization (WHO) again and
Last week, Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell spoke at an event in Dallas. He emphasized the importance of the Fed's independence from politics. Powell got a big laugh from the crowd when he avoided talking about President Trump's plans to deport undocumented immigrants. He made it clear that po
Belgium has one of the highest age-standardized incidence rates for breast cancer worldwide, yet it also boasts high survival rates. Researchers are delving into why this is, with a particular focus on educational disparities. The study looks at three key aspects: differences in breast cancer incide
