Ever wondered how boxing affects the brain? Scientists at Atatürk University decided to find out. They tested both amateur boxers and healthy guys around the same age. The boxers had been at it for about 7 years, while the others hadn't done any fighting sports. The researchers used a special test
California is known for its strict car emission rules, making it one of the toughest states in the U. S. on this issue. Some fuel producers are now challenging these rules, taking their case all the way to the Supreme Court. The core of the dispute is a special exemption, called a waiver, given by t
Tennis star Taylor Fritz is making waves not just on the court, but also in the world of sports hydration. He's teamed up with Waterdrop, a company known for its innovative water bottles that keep drinks icy cold for a full day. The Australian Open, with its scorching summer heat, can be brutal for
Imagine you have a close friend at work who feels discriminated against because of their age. Would that make you keep quiet about problems at your job? That's what a recent study found. Researchers looked at pairs of workers—one who felt age discrimination and the other who knew them well. They dis
Imagine stepping into the world of Westeros with a brand-new adventure right at your fingertips! The Game Awards recently revealed Game of Thrones: Kingsroad, an action-adventure RPG coming to mobile platforms in 2025. Developed by Netmarble and Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, this game won'
A potential deal between U. S. Steel and Nippon Steel has got some Indiana residents worried. While Gary Mayor Eddie Melton thinks the sale could be good for the local economy, some environmental groups aren't so sure. They're worried that Nippon Steel might keep using aging blast furnaces, which ar
Picatinny Arsenal, a military base in New Jersey, has been quietly developing drones to combat weapons of mass destruction (WMDs). The US Army awarded a company a $50 million contract in 2018 to create these drones. They can map urban areas and keep an eye out for potential WMD threats. But don't wo
Pain after surgery can be really tough. Opioids, often used for this, have serious side effects and can even be deadly. So, there's a big need for safer, non-opioid treatments. Researchers found that a product made from human amniotic membrane, called Clarix Flo, can reduce this pain in mice without
Imagine the mouse's brain as a complex city map, where different areas represent different smells. This map is created and maintained by special brain cells called projection neurons. When these cells are removed, the map starts to change, even though the mice can still smell things. In the mouse's
Did you know that men tend to get worse kidney problems faster than women? Let's dive into why that might be. Some scientists think sex hormones play a part in this. We'll look at how hormones might make a difference in how fast kidneys fail and why guys often see more severe outcomes. Plus, we'll e
