Brown algae, those humble sea plants, are more than just seaweed. They are packed with special molecules that could change the game in medicine and health. These molecules, like fucoidans and sterols, are created because brown algae live in tough conditions. They could be the key to new drugs and he
In a world where loneliness is on the rise, people are looking for new ways to connect. One unusual solution? Adult sleepaway camps. These camps, like Camp Social, offer a chance to step away from daily life and meet new people. But they come with a hefty price tag. The idea might seem strange at f
The Milky Way, our cosmic home, still holds many secrets. One of these is a strange glow of gamma rays near its center. Scientists have been puzzling over this for years. Now, a new study suggests that this glow might come from dark matter, the invisible stuff that makes up most of our universe. Da
Researchers have been looking into a substance called salidroside, found in Rhodiola plants, to see if it can help with bone loss in older mice. They already knew it could help with memory issues in these mice, so they wanted to see if it could also help with their bones. They did some tests and fo
The world of Oz is getting a new roar, and it's coming from Colman Domingo. He's been picked to play the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming movie Wicked: For Good. The news dropped on Monday, ending all the guesswork that had been buzzing online. The big reveal came from the film's official Instagram pa
A recent incident involving a Waymo robotaxi and a school bus in Atlanta has sparked an investigation by federal safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is looking into how Waymo's self-driving software handles situations involving stopped school buses. The inc
Broadway actors have managed to avoid a strike that could have disrupted 32 shows during the busy season. The Actors' Equity union, which has over 51, 000 members, announced a tentative three-year deal with The Broadway League. This agreement covers theater owners, producers, and operators. However
Berkshire Hathaway is making waves with a $9. 7 billion acquisition of OxyChem, a chemical division of Occidental Petroleum. This deal might be one of the last big moves by Warren Buffett, the legendary dealmaker who has been at the helm for decades. Buffett's involvement in this deal is notable, e
New York Fashion Week in September is like the fashion world's New Year's Eve. It's the time when everyone wants to be seen and to be seen in the best outfits. This year, the streets and runways were packed with celebrities, each trying to outshine the other. From the latest designs on the catwalk t
New York City is thinking about letting driverless cars, like those from Waymo, hit the streets. Waymo, which is owned by Google's parent company, Alphabet, has already started testing its electric Jaguars in the city. But there's a catch: a person has to be in the driver's seat because of state law
