A colossal iceberg, roughly the size of Chicago, recently detached from the George VI Ice Shelf in Antarctica. This event exposed a seafloor that had been hidden under 209 square miles of ice. A group of scientists on the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s research vessel, R/V Falkor (too), were in the Belli
A new era is dawning for the Texas Longhorns. This time, they are heading to the Final Four of the women's college basketball tournament. This is the first time in 22 years that the Longhorns have made it this far. The Longhorns are now 35-3 this season, and they earned their spot in the Final
The brain's health is deeply tied to the quality of sleep one gets. Recent findings show that not getting enough deep sleep or REM sleep can lead to shrinking in key brain areas. These areas are the first to be affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The study looked at 270 people over many years. It found
The mortgage industry is buzzing with news of a major merger. Rocket, a leading mortgage company, is set to acquire Mr. Cooper, a significant competitor, in a deal worth $9. 4 billion. This move comes hot on the heels of Rocket's recent acquisition of Redfin, a real estate listing company. The merg
Lung cancer is a formidable foe, but some people manage to outsmart it. Dukhi Hong, an 84-year-old woman from Utah, is one of those rare individuals who have defied the odds. She was given a grim prognosis in 2019 when doctors diagnosed her with aggressive small cell lung cancer. This type of cancer
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing concern worldwide, and early detection is crucial for effective treatment. A new blood test has been developed to identify Alzheimer’s and monitor its progression. This test focuses on detecting fragments of a protein called tau, specifically eMTBR-tau243, which ar
The human body is a complex system. Inside our cells are tiny powerhouses called mitochondria. They are responsible for producing energy and heat, sending signals, and even helping cells die when needed. The number of these mitochondria in each cell can tell us a lot about how well they are working.
Every year, the Journal of Comparative Physiology A honors the best articles in two categories: Original Research and Review/Review-History. The winners are picked by the Editorial Board and the readers who access the articles online. The 2025 awards have been announced, and they spotlight some fasc
The college basketball season has been all about the SEC's dominance. They made history by sending a record 14 teams to the NCAA tournament. They also had four teams in each regional final. But on this particular Sunday, the Houston Cougars showed that the Big 12 still has some fight left. They face
Houston's defense is a force to be reckoned with. They have a strong defense that makes it hard for other teams to score. It is no surprise that they won against Tennessee. The Cougars' defense was so strong that Tennessee's top shooters struggled to find their rhythm. The Cougars have been on a win
