When people try to shed pounds, a new idea catches attention: chill cooked starches before eating them. The concept is based on the science of two kinds of starch found in foods like rice, pasta and potatoes. One type, amylose, is hard for the body to break down quickly; the other, amylopectin, diss
When we look at the brain, we see a big system made of many small parts that talk to each other. Scientists want to know what happens when a single part is poked or stimulated. Do the changes stay local, or do they ripple through the whole network? Most experiments have focused on average r
When Infleqtion Inc. went public last week, its stock climbed about 15% on the first day, a lively reaction from traders. However, Monday’s market action saw the shares tumble to a new 52‑week low. The company’s entry onto the NYSE happened through a merger with Churchill Capital Corp X, raising mo
When Bitcoin slipped to about $60, 000 in February, the move didn’t just shake online exchanges; it sent a huge wave through U. S. markets. A single day saw the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) trade over 284 million shares, worth more than $10 billion in notional terms. Even more striking was the optio
When the TSA was set up after 9/11, its job was to make flying safer. Over time the rules about what you can bring on a plane have changed because new scanners, better detection tech and smarter training help keep the skies safe. The agency still balances protecting millions of passengers with limit
When a passenger packs headphones and a pillow for a long trip, the crew has their own quiet zone. Airlines must follow strict rules that limit how many hours a pilot can fly before they are required to rest. These limits came after serious accidents linked to fatigue, so safety is top priority for
When people in ancient China, Japan and Korea prepared for a funeral, the clothes they wore told a story about their beliefs and social status. All three societies liked simple garments, usually white. China kept a strict hierarchy of mourning clothes, with five different levels that showed how clo
When winter hits and the power goes out, a small device can become your biggest ally. A new portable station offers 2, 000 watts of steady power and a quick burst up to 3, 000 watts. It has ten outlets so you can plug in phones, laptops, routers, medical gear and even a kettle. The unit starts up in
When someone is very sick, doctors often use a special feeding tube to give them the nutrients they need. This is called enteral nutrition, or EN for short. It's the top choice for feeding critically ill patients. But what happens when these patients have a minor stomach bleed? Should doctors keep f
When money is tight, who gets left behind? This question is especially important when it comes to home care. Many older adults need help at home, but getting that help can be expensive and hard to find. This problem gets worse when the economy is struggling, and governments have less money to spend.
