Ever heard of vanadium? It's a trace element that, in large amounts, can do serious damage to organs like the heart. Now imagine a hero fighting back – enter tectochrysin, a naturally occurring plant compound with a superpower: shielding hearts from this metal menace. Tectochrysin tackles heart dama
The nation's leaders are coming together to say goodbye to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, in a weeklong event that culminates in a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral. All five living U. S. presidents will attend, setting aside their political differences to pay respects to a leader wh
At this year's CES in Las Vegas, TV companies are showing off software and AI features, not the hardware we'd expect. LG's new "AI Remote" is a prime example. While they market it as a cool feature, this remote lacks a simple input button, making it harder to use. The Holy Grail for TVs should be to
Carmelo Anthony, the legendary Knicks player, is on the path to the Hall of Fame. This year, he's been nominated, and it was his long-time business partner, Asani Swann, who first shared the big news. They've been working together for over a decade, and Asani's corporate background has brought valua
You might have heard that some highways in Colorado were closed recently due to snow. The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) made the call to shut down parts of I-70 and CO-86 because driving conditions were too dangerous. The closures started in Aurora, where I-70 meets E-470, and extende
Ever wondered how Norway prepares for a nuclear emergency? Numerical models are a big help! They quickly predict where radioactive particles might go, so officials can take the right emergency actions. These models also help understand how these particles move in air and water. But there are lots of
Water can be a hidden reservoir for Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a nasty bug that can make people sick. One type of this bacteria, called CRPA, is extra tough due to carbapenem resistance. This makes it hard to treat infections caused by it. Currently, we mostly know how to find CRPA in hospitals, but no
Charlie Day, known for his role in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, recently opened up about a possible future buddy comedy with Sheryl Lee Ralph from Abbott Elementary. The two actors hit it off during the crossover episodes between the two shows. Day admitted he was initially skeptical about the
The Producers Guild of America has decided to postpone the announcement of their annual awards nominations due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles. The announcement, originally set for a different date, will now take place on Sunday, January 12. This decision comes after the guild extended the v
Imagine having no clean water for drinking, showering, or washing dishes. That's the reality for people in Richmond, Va. A power outage at the city's water plant sparked a chain reaction that's left residents without safe water since Monday. City officials now expect the outage to continue until at
