In the Siberian region of Yakutia, locals made an amazing discovery in June—a perfectly preserved baby mammoth carcass. The mammoth, named Yana, was found in the Batagaika Crater after a part of it collapsed. Maksim Cheprasov, a scientist from the Mammoth Museum at the North-Eastern Federal Universi
Imagine you're given a choice: receive $100 today or $100 in a year. For most, the immediate option wins, right? This is called temporal discounting—the preference for immediate rewards over delayed ones. Now, think about health. Would you rather eat a burger now or be healthier in a decade? This ch
Ever wondered what happens when someone with iron deficiency anemia is also taking blood thinners? Doctors often suggest checking the digestive tract with an endoscope, but how helpful is this procedure really? Let's explore! Imagine you're a healthcare provider. If you see a man or woman past meno
Have you ever wondered why some people get heart disease while others don't? Scientists are diving into the world of genetics to find out. Heart and related metabolic diseases are big problems worldwide. They're caused by a mix of how you live, your genes, and certain chemical signs in your body. Re
Fifty years ago, a new method for studying surfaces in detail was introduced. This technique, known as surface enhanced spectroscopy (SES), has become vital in understanding the behavior of molecules at surface interfaces. Why does this matter? Well, many real-world processes happen on surfaces like
Have you ever considered the tiny iron particles hiding in your water? These microscopic invaders can harm our bodies and damage the pipes that transport water. Fortunately, scientists have found a clever way to capture these iron ions using two materials called polydopamine (PDA) and polymethyl met
Imagine stepping back in time, way before dinosaurs ruled the Earth. There, you'd find a saber-toothed beast that was one of the first mammal-like creatures. This isn't a story from a fantasy book; it's real history! Recently, scientists unearthed a fossil on the sunny Mediterranean island of Mallor
Shane Lamond, who used to lead Washington's Metropolitan Police intelligence unit, has been found guilty of leaking information to a Proud Boys leader. This happened just before the infamous January 6 attack on the U. S. Capitol. The leader, Enrique Tarrio, is currently serving 22 years for his role
Former Florida Representative Matt Gaetz is in hot water. A House Ethics Committee report alleges he paid tens of thousands of dollars to women for sex and drugs. The report, released despite his resignation, details his wild antics, including a trip to the Bahamas with multiple women and the use of
Imagine this: a state committee dedicated to sniffing out government inefficiencies, not unlike the federal Department of Government Efficiency. Wisconsin has just unveiled its newest committee, the Government Operations, Accountability, and Transparency Committee, or GOAT for short. Republican Ass
