Seaweed is often overlooked, but it has a superpower: it can clean up our oceans. Brown and red algae are particularly good at this. They grow quickly and attract harmful metals, making them great for tracking and absorbing pollution. Scientists tested two types of seaweed: Dictyota spiralis, which
Riverside Theatre has long been a hub for holiday cheer on the Treasure Coast. For many years, the Festival of Trees/Winterfest marked the start of the festive season. This event brought together families, artists, and community members to celebrate the holidays in style. The festival was a feast f
Male infertility without a clear cause is a big puzzle in medicine. Scientists are now looking at tiny organisms, called microbes, that live in and on our bodies. These microbes might play a big role in male fertility. Over the last 20 years, research has shifted from focusing on genes and oxidativ
Black holes, those mysterious giants of the universe, have been making waves in the world of science. Recent discoveries have shown that these cosmic behemoths might be the key to understanding a long-standing puzzle: the "knee" in the cosmic ray energy spectrum. For nearly 70 years, scientists hav
Pilonidal disease is a condition that often affects young people. It happens when hair gets trapped under the skin, usually near the tailbone. This can cause pain, swelling, and infection. Why does this happen? Well, things like sitting too much, being overweight, or having a lot of body hair can ma
Large Language Models (LLMs) are like super-smart robots that can chat, write, and even create stories. But sometimes, they make stuff up. It's like asking a friend for directions, and they send you to a place that doesn't exist. To fix this, scientists have come up with a clever idea: they combine
"All's Fair" is a legal drama that has sparked quite the debate. It's about a group of women who start their own divorce law firm in Los Angeles. The show is produced by Ryan Murphy and features a star-studded cast, including Sarah Paulson, Glenn Close, Naomi Watts, and even Kim Kardashian. Despite
Scientists have created a new way to fight cancer using tiny particles that glow and make cancer cells self-destruct. This method uses light to kill cancer cells, but unlike other treatments, it uses a special kind of light that can go deep into the body. The key to this treatment is special glowing
The world scrambled to vaccinate people against COVID-19. Many countries used complex methods to decide who got the vaccine first. One such method was a study that tried to combine different mathematical models. The goal was to prioritize vaccine doses for those who needed them most. The study had
Scientific research is getting a makeover thanks to blockchain and crypto. Companies are now using these technologies to fund research, which could speed up the discovery of life-saving treatments. One company, Portage Biotech, has switched gears. It's now a Toncoin (TON) treasury company. This mea
