Oral cancer often appears in a specific area of the mouth, shaped like a U. This area includes the floor of the mouth, the sides of the tongue, and the back part near the tonsils. Scientists are still trying to figure out why this happens and how cells in this area deal with changes in temperature a
So, Massachusetts is in for a weather rollercoaster. It's been hot, but not for long. A cold front is on its way, and it's going to change things up. This front is expected to bring storms on Tuesday. And it's not just any storm. With high humidity, these storms could dump a lot of rain, leading to
Plants have a clever way of knowing when to flower. They use a special protein called florigen, made in the leaves, to tell other parts of the plant it's time to bloom. But how does this protein move around, and what happens when it's cold outside? Scientists wanted to understand how florigen trave
Boston and much of New England are in for a scorcher, with a heat advisory stretching into Monday evening. The humidity might be bearable today, but things will get sticky tomorrow and Tuesday, with dew points climbing into the low to mid-70s. The mix of high heat and humidity will make it feel lik
The weekend is shaping up to be a scorcher. The heat is on, and it's going to feel even worse because of the humidity. The heat index, which combines the temperature and humidity, could make it feel like it's in the mid-90s. This has led to a Heat Advisory for most of the area on Sunday and Monday.
Dentists often use special liquids to clean out the inside of teeth during root canal treatments. Two popular options are sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) and calcium hypochlorite (Ca(ClO)₂). Both of these liquids can break down tissue and kill germs. But they have some problems. NaOCl can become less ef
Scientists wanted to see how body temperature changes can impact DNA floating in the blood. They looked at two ways to heat up the body: from outside (like a warm bath) and from exercise. First, they thought about how DNA in the blood changes when the body gets warmer. They wondered if this DNA cou
A weak cold front is on its way, bringing more rain and thunderstorms to the area. This isn't expected to be a severe weather event, but heavy rain could lead to flooding in certain spots, especially in the afternoon and evening. Because of all the clouds and rain, temperatures will be a bit cooler
Western Europe is facing a brutal heat wave. Spain just set a new June record with temperatures hitting 46 degrees Celsius. That's hotter than a summer day in many places. The heat is so intense that health officials have issued red alerts. They're telling people to stay inside during the hottest pa
Boston is in for a mix of weather this week. The weekend starts off nice. Sunday will be sunny and warm. It will be comfortable for most people. The air is dry. Humidity is low. Temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s. But don't get too used to it. The heat is coming back. By Monday, temperatu
