Demarco Bethea, a familiar face in the region, had a standout performance in Houston Christian's win over The Citadel. Bethea, who attended Dillon High School, scored 14 points, leading four teammates in double figures. The Huskies dominated the paint, with Bethea shooting perfectly from the field, going 7 for 7. The Citadel struggled early, falling behind by 14 poi...
College football is changing fast. Big schools are merging into super conferences. The playoff is growing. Players can transfer easily and get paid. These changes shake up the game. One big question is: Will big schools keep playing smaller ones? Clemson, a top team, plays Furman, a smaller school, this week. They've played 58 times before. Clemson likes these games...
The human gut is home to trillions of bacteria. These tiny organisms play a big role in keeping us healthy. They can also be linked to diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Scientists have been studying these bacteria using different methods. One method is metagenomics. It helps identify bacteria and their connection to health or disease. But there's a catc...
In the world of medical imaging, scientists are always looking for ways to make brain scans clearer. One recent approach involves using sodium signals to improve phosphorus scans. This might sound a bit odd, but it's all about making the most of the data we have. Phosphorus scans, or 31 P MRSI, are useful but can be a bit fuzzy. This is because the signal-to-nois...
Ever thought about how your home life might affect your health as you get older? It turns out, the way you've lived in your home over the years can have a big impact. Researchers have been looking into this and found some interesting stuff. First off, it's not just about where you live now. It's about the journey. How you've moved around, owned or rented, and the st...
A Faberge egg, known as the Winter Egg, is about to hit the auction block. It's expected to fetch over $26 million. This isn't just any egg. It's a rare piece of history, made for Russia's royal family before the revolution. The egg is small, about 4 inches tall. But it's packed with detail. It's made of rock crystal and covered in tiny diamonds and platinum snowfla...
In a surprising discovery, scientists have found evidence of small lightning strikes on Mars. These tiny sparks were picked up by the microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover. The sounds were recorded during dust storms and dust devils, with 55 instances documented over two Martian years. These electrical discharges are similar to static electricity on Earth and were ...
In Ireland, a big push is on to help people with lung diseases like COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) stay active. The goal is to find the best ways for each person to keep moving, because what works for one might not work for another. COPD makes even simple movements tough. People with this condition get tired fast and have trouble breathing. This is why...
In Jenin, a troubling event unfolded. Two individuals, later identified as wanted terrorists, were killed after they came out of a building with their hands up. This has sparked a lot of questions. Were they really a threat? Why were they shot if they surrendered? The Israeli military and police had gone into Jenin to arrest these individuals. They were part of a gr...
The Green Bay Packers are on the brink of something big. They just beat the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, but that win didn't change their spot in the NFC playoff race. They're still in sixth place, but things could change fast. If the Chicago Bears lose their game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Friday, the Packers could jump to the top of their division. The L...