The New York Giants had a tough year, ending with the most losses in their history. But despite the rough season, team co-owner John Mara decided to stick with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. This move might not be popular with fans, but Mara believes it's the right call. Wh
Have you ever heard about how certain cells in your spleen can help protect your lungs during an injury? Well, scientists have found a type of cell called Ter-cells that can do just that! These cells, which come from an interesting mix of megakaryocyte and erythroid progenitor cells, have a unique s
Filmmaker Jeff Baena, husband of actress Aubrey Plaza, has died. His death was confirmed recently in Los Angeles and has been ruled as a suicide by local authorities. Baena and Plaza had been married since 2021, capping off a decade-long relationship. They were well-known in Hollywood for their coll
A lot of teenagers in Chicago's West Side know how to take over a Kia with a USB cable, but even more can handle construction equipment like excavators. Both skills take some know-how, but the paths they lead to are worlds apart. Some people might say that kids from tough neighborhoods turn to crime
Gaining weight during pregnancy can really influence how the baby turns out, and even their health later on. There are some well-known guidelines from the Institute of Medicine from 2009 that have been tested in different groups of people. But do they really work for pregnant women in Southeast Asia
Have you ever thought about how decisions that impact our lives are made? For instance, why did some countries handle the COVID-19 pandemic better than others? It’s not just about politics; science plays a huge role too. Three scholars, Collins, Evans, and Reyes-Galindo, have an interesting idea. T
Picture a renowned football quarterback starting a game without a practice session led by their coach, or an A-list singer performing live without voice warm-ups. In sports and music, these pre-event rituals are essential. They help athletes and artists refine their skills, identify weaknesses, and
You might think that nurses just show up during a big disease outbreak, like a pandemic, and work tirelessly to help patients. But what about all the challenges they face while doing their jobs? Let's dive into how the media in South Korea has covered nursing issues during four major infectious dise
Breast cancer is a tough enemy, and scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. One important target is a protein called TGFβ RII. This protein helps cancer cells grow and spread. But finding a drug that can block this protein without causing nasty side effects is like finding a needle i
Did you know that some kids who stutter might hear music differently? Scientists wanted to find out if kids who stutter can tell the difference between musical notes (pitch) and sounds (timbre) the same way kids who don't stutter can. They did some tests to compare the two groups. First, they playe
