Plants are strong, they have to be to deal with bugs and weather. They have a secret weapon called phenolic compounds, which act like natural armor. The amount of this armor can change based on where a plant lives. For example, a plant at the base of a mountain might make more phenolic compounds to
Astronomers and physicists are buzzing about a recent discovery made deep in the Mediterranean Sea. They've spotted a tiny, ghostly particle zooming through space at mind-blowing speeds. This particle, a neutrino, is believed to be the fastest ever detected on Earth. The discovery was made by a glo
Imagine a world where groundbreaking medical discoveries are no longer happening in the U. S. This is a real possibility if the National Institutes of Health (NIH) goes ahead with its plan to slash funding for research infrastructure. This funding is crucial for universities and research instituti
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease that is typically managed by a team of specialists. Some of these specialists focus on palliative care. This special branch of healthcare aims to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life, especially for patients in the late stages of A
Big news in education: A major government agency that keeps tabs on how our kids are learning has just lost nearly $900 million due to a recent government money cut, and it's due to DOGE- Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE is doing this on the heels of their accountability based approaches
MAC-PD (Mycobacterium avium complex pulmonary disease) is a big challenge for doctors and patients alike. The usual treatments don't always work well, and they can cause nasty side effects. This makes it hard for patients to finish their treatment as planned. When someone shows up with long
The Otorhinolaryngology Foundation was created in 1995 and has since been a major player in advancing ear, nose, and throat care in Brazil. This foundation, born out of the Center for Studies and Advanced Development in Otorhinolaryngology, has grown its influence far beyond academic support to beco
Combining different fields of study could present exciting changes in norms of higher ed in classrooms around the world. Programs that cross multiple fields aren't new, but there's still a lot we don't know about the best ways to weave these disciplines together. This piece zeroes in on the latest
For many years the choices we make about diet seemed personal. Over time however that idea gets challenged . What happens when a choice about food consumption is not made by individuals? What role does state involvement play? Who decides what choices are? Let's not make any mistake politica
Deep within the Earth, tucked away 1, 500 miles below the surface, lies a massive ball of iron and nickel. This is the planet's inner core, a region that scientists once assumed to be perfectly solid and stable. However, recent research has thrown this belief into question. About the size of Califor
