The fat around the heart, called epicardial adipose tissue (EAT), is special. It has traits similar to brown fat, which helps burn energy. One important protein in EAT is UCP1, which plays a role in how cells make and use energy. Scientists wanted to see how stopping UCP1 affects the way EAT works,
A comet from another star system has been making headlines. It's called 3I/ATLAS, and it's the third such visitor we've spotted. It's not a spaceship, despite what some people might think. Scientists are still figuring out what makes this comet tick. When 3I/ATLAS got close to the sun, it started t
Indigenous communities from across South America made a powerful statement at the recent climate talks in Belém, Brazil. This was not just another meeting for them. It was a chance to show the world that they are key players in the fight against climate change. They came from all corners of the con
A protest outside the Broadview ICE facility took a turn for the worse. What began as a peaceful gathering quickly escalated into a tense standoff. Police officers and protesters ended up clashing, resulting in injuries and arrests. Over 100 people showed up to voice their opposition to immigration
Isoflurane is a common gas used in surgeries to make patients unconscious and numb to pain. It works by targeting certain channels in nerve cells, but how it affects specific pain-sensing nerves is not fully understood. Researchers studied how isoflurane impacts tetrodotoxin-resistant sodium channel
China's space station, Tiangong, is in a bit of a pickle. A recent mission had a hiccup, and now things are getting tricky. The Shenzhou-20 spacecraft had a window crack, making it unsafe to fly. So, the astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie had to come back to Earth in the Shenzhou-21 s
A heated debate is unfolding between government agencies and lawmakers over a plan to cull 450, 000 barred owls. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed this strategy to protect the endangered Northern and California spotted owls. Critics question the plan's effectiveness and ethics, ar
South Africa, known for its strong voice in global environmental talks, is now facing a drop in influence. This comes after a political decision led to the removal of its environment minister, Dion George. The country, which houses some of the world's most endangered species, has scaled back its rol
In 2025, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) told countries to cut pollution and help the climate. But they forgot something important: nature's rights. The ruling was about how climate change hurts people, not about nature itself. It's like saying, \""Let's clean up the park, but only because
Indonesia is on a mission to tackle pollution and climate change. They have ambitious targets: reducing emissions by 31% independently and up to 43% with international support. A key part of this mission is protecting and restoring their forests and land, which are vital for this goal. But there's
