Lead is a dangerous poison found in many water bodies. It's not good for any living thing, but we don't know much about how it affects amphibians like frogs. Scientists decided to study this by looking at the fat and liver changes in Rana chensinensis tadpoles when exposed to lead. They tested two
SpaceX has been making waves with its Starship vehicle, but let's not forget about the unsung hero, the Falcon 9 rocket. This workhorse has been quietly achieving some serious milestones while launching Starlink satellites. First off, there was the Starlink 10-56 mission that took off from Cape Can
Two women took their own lives, leaving behind a mystery. They both had a history of seizures, deep sadness, and had tried to end their lives before. When doctors looked closely after they passed, they found something unusual. Each had a growth in their brain called a meningioma. This tumor was pres
Alaska has seen a lot of Russian planes flying nearby lately. The U. S. military has been sending fighter jets to check them out. This isn't new. It happens a lot. The area where this is happening is called the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone. It's like a buffer zone around Alaska and Canada
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has put up new hurdles for a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He said that Russia has a list of demands that must be met before any summit can happen. These demands include Ukraine not joining NATO, d
Russia's leader, Vladimir Putin, recently shared some positive thoughts about the future of his country's relationship with the United States. He mentioned that there's now a "light at the end of the tunnel" in their diplomatic ties. This comes after a recent meeting between Putin and U. S. Presiden
So, there's been some talk about a big meeting between the leaders of Russia and Ukraine. But guess what? It's not happening anytime soon. The Russian foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, just said that there's no plan for a Putin-Zelensky meet-up. He even went on TV and said they need to figure out wha
In the world of international politics, things are moving fast, but not much is changing. US President Donald Trump has been busy with meetings and letters, but the situation with Russia and Ukraine is still tense. Let's break it down. Trump sent a letter to Ukraine, showing support as they celebra
Hulu has a bunch of cool sci-fi shows that you might not have heard of but should definitely check out. These shows are not just about spaceships and aliens; they explore deep themes and ideas that make you think. Some are old, some are new, but all of them are worth your time. Legion is a superher
Let's talk about something important in surgery: goals of care (GOC) discussions. These chats are key to making sure patients get the treatment they truly want. But how well are we doing this? And how can we get better? First, let's think about why GOC talks matter. They help doctors and patients a
