Researchers have set their sights on a critical question: Do medications taken during pregnancy impact the risk of childhood cancer? This is a big deal because, in wealthy countries, cancer is a major cause of death in kids. The problem is that we don't have much information on how in-utero medicati
Scientists are finding new ways to make molecules. They start with a reaction called the Grignard reaction. This reaction needs a special liquid, or solvent, to work efficiently. The outcome of this reaction is a type of alcohol. Now, here's where it gets interesting. They take these alcohols and b
People have a deep urge to connect with nature. This is what the biophilia hypothesis is all about. It's the idea that humans have an innate love for the natural world. But is this really true? Lets think about that. Biophilia suggests that we are drawn to nature automatically, like a magnet. This
Just a month after Marvel's massive hit, a new trailer is here. The new trailer for "Thunderbolts" was just released. The trailer had a lot of different things in there. The trailer also gave us a glimpse of a dark side of a superhero. We could see that the character of the Sentry was hiding in t
Life with multiple sclerosis (MS) can be a roller coaster ride. It's not going to be an easy one. MS is an ongoing and inflamed condition that damages the nervous system, and it's getting more tricky with new treatment choices. Part 1 of the MS roadmap focuses on six key areas. These are like cruc
Picture this: A tiny, spherical material that doesn't like water but loves oil. Sounds like something out of a science fiction movie, right? But this is real. Scientists have cooked up a new material called TAPB-TFA. It's a fancy name for a type of material called a covalent organic framework, or CO
St. Louis is about to get really cold and snowy. Winter is coming early. The first snow show is predicted to start late Monday night and go into early Tuesday morning. It will be hard to predict how much snow will fall. Southern counties might see more snow, up to two inches, and there will be s
Imagine waking up to a winter wonderland, but not the fun kind. Over 90 million people are on high alert for a fast-moving winter storm barreling down from the Midwest to the Northeast. Nineteen states are under winter alerts due to the upcoming snow and ice. What does that mean for you? We
There's something fascinating happening in the corner of racial politics in South Africa. Black-haired, tee-called and blue-eyed Afrikaners, descendants of European colonists with a particular Dutch flavor, have long been singing the tune that they are the real victims in the wake of apartheid. Ma
Imagine a world where water scarcity is a thing of the past. This isn't just a dream; it could be reality soon. Scientists have discovered a way to use sunlight and heat together to make water evaporation more efficient. This isn't just about boiling water; it's about creating energy from it. Here's
