Imagine your brain is a city, and suddenly, its own defense system turns against it. That's what happens in autoimmune encephalitis (AE). Usually, your immune system protects you, but in AE, it mistakenly attacks parts of your brain, causing weird symptoms like personality changes, memory loss, seiz
If you're a student at Darien High School, get ready for some exciting new courses in the 2025-2026 school year! The Board of Education has given the green light to three new classes: astronomy, American Sign Language 3, and cybersecurity. Science Coordinator Christian Dockum shared that the astron
Have you ever wondered how healthy our grasslands are? Scientists are using a clever method to figure this out. They're looking at how grasslands change over time, called natural evolution time series. This helps them understand the effects of development and human activities on ecosystems, which is
The digital revolution has taken the healthcare industry by storm, with innovative business models leading the charge. Researchers have been keenly observing this transformation, especially the shift to electronic health (eHealth) solutions. A recent study dug into the literature spanning from 1991
Last week, a NASA photo of astronaut Sunita Williams, 59, raised concerns. She looked thin and her cheeks were sunken. But Williams, who's currently on a mission, says there's no need to worry. During a chat with the New England Sports Network Clubhouse Kids Show, she explained her appearance is due
Imagine a powerful WNBA player like Cameron Brink, known for her exceptional skills and commanding presence on the court. She's not just dominating the game of basketball; she's also making waves in the fashion world. At just 22, she's been featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue 2025. Tha
Aaron Donald, a football superstar known for his incredible defensive skills, has signed with Paradigm along with his wife, Erica. This move comes as Aaron, a three-time Defensive Player of the Year and Super Bowl champ, looks to expand his horizons beyond the game. Paradigm will help him grow his l
In Pakistan's Punjab province, a distressing cloud of smog has taken a serious toll on health. Over the past month, nearly 1. 8 million people have sought medical help due to respiratory issues and eye irritation. This alarming figure was revealed by local health officials, prompting schools across
Meet Pistia stratiotes, a common water plant with an extraordinary ability. Unlike most plants, it doesn't shy away from manganese, a metal that's typically harmful. Scientists have exposed it to high levels of manganese, and the plant just keeps thriving. It stores this metal mainly in its shoots a
The FX mini-series "American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez" is wrapping up with a tense finale. The show's creator, Stuart Zicherman, reveals that the writing team used real prison tapes to explore if Aaron Hernandez felt any remorse. The series delves into various factors that shaped Hernandez's li
