A recent study in Sweden tracked over two million women under 50 for more than a decade. It found that hormonal birth control is generally safe, but some types might slightly increase breast cancer risk. The risk is small and short-term, highest during use and fading after stopping. The study showe
Architecture is changing. It's not just about people anymore. Designers are now thinking about how to create spaces that work for all living things. This is a big shift from the old way of doing things, where humans were the only focus. Some studios are leading this change. They are asking importan
Archer, a company known for its work on air taxis, is making a significant shift. They are now focusing on supplying their electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) technology to others. This change is big news because it shows Archer is expanding beyond just building air taxis. The first compa
A historic church in Brooklin, Maine, is facing a big change. The First Baptist Church, standing tall since 1853, is no longer bustling with activity. The number of members has dropped to less than 10, and they are all around 70 years old. The church has not been used much in the last three years.
Scientists have made a big step forward in tracking monarch butterflies. They are now able to follow individual butterflies on their long journeys from places like Ontario to Mexico. This is possible thanks to tiny, solar-powered radio tags that weigh just 60 milligrams. These tags are attached to t
Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and lupus are tough to treat. Current treatments just calm down the immune system's attack on the body, but they don't fix the root cause. This means patients often face a lifetime of expensive medications, injections, or infusions w
People with dementia often move in unique ways. This makes it tricky to measure their movement accurately. Regular tests don't always work for them. So, researchers have been working on new ways to assess their balance, mobility, and leg strength. These are important because they affect daily life.
A scientist in Dallas has made a big discovery about how a gene can cause fatty livers but also protect arteries. Zhao Zhang, who works at UT Southwestern Medical Center, won a big award from the American Heart Association for this finding. The award, called the Jack Sarver Prize, comes with $25, 00
Male infertility without a clear cause is a big puzzle in medicine. Scientists are now looking at tiny organisms, called microbes, that live in and on our bodies. These microbes might play a big role in male fertility. Over the last 20 years, research has shifted from focusing on genes and oxidativ
Black holes, those mysterious giants of the universe, have been making waves in the world of science. Recent discoveries have shown that these cosmic behemoths might be the key to understanding a long-standing puzzle: the "knee" in the cosmic ray energy spectrum. For nearly 70 years, scientists hav
