Senators Joe Manchin (I-W. Va. ) and Tom Carper (D-Del. ) have announced that their push to include “permitting reform” in important legislation this year has failed. They both pointed the finger at House Republicans. Manchin said it was unfortunate that the U. S. was missing out on a significant ch
Female artists are dominating the charts, but high-ranking women in music companies are stepping down. This year, top labels like Universal Music Group (UMG) and Warner Music Group (WMG) lost several female CEOs, including industry heavyweights like Michelle Jubelirer and Julie Greenwald. While the
On December 21st, something exciting is brewing in Beaver Stadium, Pennsylvania. The Penn State Nittany Lions are set to clash with the SMU Mustangs. Both teams boast impressive 11-2 records following strong seasons. Penn State had a loss to Oregon in the Big Ten Championship, while SMU faced defeat
Did you know that your old t-shirts could be adding to the planet's plastic pollution? A recent study found that the global apparel industry spits out over 20 million tons of plastic waste each year. This isn't just from packaging; it's from the clothes themselves. Most of our clothes are made of sy
Ever wondered how scientists study baby mouse skin? It's all about the right tools! Researchers tested three enzymes—Trypsin, TrypLE, and Liberase—to break down baby mouse skin cells for closer examination. Trypsin and TrypLE were great at getting the deeper skin cells, but Liberase brought out the
As winter approaches, it's time to think about how snow, rain, and clouds might mess with your internet. Satellite internet is usually the biggest troublemaker, with signals having to travel over 22, 000 miles. If there's rain or heavy cloud cover along the way, your internet could go kaput. Even ca
Did you ever think you'd see reality stars Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie try their hand at opera? Neither did we! In a new series called “Paris & Nicole: The Encore, ” these two seemingly unlikely opera enthusiasts got a crash course in the world of opera from the esteemed composer Thomas Adès. Sur
When it comes to treating unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (uHCC), a type of liver cancer, lenvatinib is often the go-to treatment. But how does it stack up against other options? Researchers used a clever method called inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) and network meta-analysis
Ever wondered how doctors quickly check for liver and heart diseases? Scientists have been busy creating a special tool called a biosensor. This sensor measures the amount of a key protein called aspartate aminotransferase (AST) in your blood. AST is like a signal that something's wrong in your hear
Lawmakers from both political parties are voicing concerns about how the federal government is handling mysterious drone sightings in the Northeast. On Sunday, they highlighted gaps in the response and called for more transparency. Officials have confirmed drone activity but insist there's no securi
