Imagine losing your leg above the knee and needing a prosthetic. Traditional knees aren't perfect. They might be heavy, stiff, or uncomfortable. Scientists thought soft materials could help, but they're often too flexible to work well. So, what's the solution? Meet the new origami-inspired pros
In the final days of his term, Portland's outgoing DA, Mike Schmidt, is trying to reduce sentences of some violent criminals. This includes a convicted murderer who's nearly finished his 35-year sentence. The new DA, Nathan Vasquez, saw this as a last-minute favor for these offenders, who committed
Early Sunday, the Midlands saw an unexpected storm frenzy. Three tornadoes, including a powerful EF-1 with winds up to 95 mph, swept through the area. The strongest one struck Winnsboro, knocking down trees and cutting power for many. Lori Bryant, a resident of Fairfield County, was caught off guar
Complex perianal fistulas in Crohn's disease are tough to treat effectively with current therapies. Darvadstrocel, a stem cell therapy, has shown promise in clinical trials for these fistulas. However, there isn't much long-term data comparing it to standard care. This study combined clinical trial
Bitcoin, the most well-known cryptocurrency, could reach a whopping $185, 000 by the end of 2025, according to a recent report from Galaxy Research. This report follows Bitcoin's historical price surge in 2024. Another firm, VanEck, also expects Bitcoin to increase by more than half of its current v
The Guardian Angels are back in the Big Apple's subways! After 15 years, they're helping keep the city's underground safe. New Yorkers are thrilled, with some even greeting founder Curtis Sliwa with a kiss. But why are the Angels back? Recently, there have been serious crimes in the subway system. J
Get ready to see who's walking the red carpet! Variety and "Entertainment Tonight" are back again to bring you the official digital pre-show for the Golden Globe Awards. On Jan. 5, at 3:30 p. m. PT, the action starts on Variety. com, CBS, and Paramount+. You can also catch it on ETOnline. com, YouTu
Have you ever wondered how doctors figure out the best treatment for colorectal cancer (CRC)? Part of that process involves staging the cancer, which helps plan the right treatment and estimate how well it will work. In Indonesia, researchers are exploring a new way to predict CRC stages using simpl
Ever wondered what happened to the popular weather frog on Google Weather? The Pixel Weather team finally answered this question on the Made by Google Podcast in October. It turns out, Froggy didn't fit the new design Google had in mind. The team shared that they faced a tough choice. Half of the u
Early Sunday in the Upstate region of South Carolina saw some exciting weather, with several tornado warnings kicking off the day. These warnings started around 6:15 a. m. and wrapped up by about 9:15 a. m. , affecting both the Upstate and parts of Western North Carolina. As of now, no tornadoes hav
