Scientists have recently discovered that black plastic utensils have been a hot topic for discussion. People were advised to avoid these common kitchen items after a study revealed high amounts of harmful chemicals. The study looked into 203 household products made from black plastic. Of these, 85%
Let’s dive into the world of soccer. Apple and MLB are shaking things up again for 2025. Apple TV, the sports streaming service, is now giving people new ways to enjoy Major League Soccer (MLS) matches. Apple TV previously offered the MLS Season Pass, , but you had to get it through the Ap
Ever wondered how hagfish digest their food and their role in the evolution of vertebrates? These creatures have an unusual digestive process. Their gut fluid is acidified like that of many invertebrates. This process is carried out by a mechanism called the vesicular-type H+-ATPase, or VHA for sho
First thing to know, Science needs a way to measure the exposure to radiation. This is important to decide on medical treatments. One way to do this is by using fingernails, they can hold the signs of radiation for a long time. This is called ESR. It is a great idea because it’s easy to get fingerna
This Season of a reality show has seen some big names step up and then step down. Two celebrities, Carey Hart and Kyla Pratt, had to leave the show recently. Carey Hart, a professional racer, had been pushing his body to the limit for years. His body finally gave in after a hard fall, so he had to
They say, it is always the ones waiting the longest who are the most grateful when they finally get what they've been waiting for. You might expect transplant recipients to be excited, full of joy and forever thankful. But it's not that simple. Often, patients feel disappointment when they firs
Patients who have an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) have unique challenges. These ICDs are life-saving devices, but they come with their own set of worries. For instance, people who have gone through tough experiences as kids, known as adverse childhood experiences (ACE), might see the
Over a long period - from 1995 to 2020 - people with dementia were charged with all sorts of crimes in Australia. This isn't new - many people with this condition do things that land them in the courtroom. The research gathered cases from Australian legal databases A total of 62 people were
The Internet has opened up a world of connection for people who have often been left out of conversations. One group that has really benefited from this with their own spaces online is women. These spaces can be as varied as night and day. Researchers dug deep into over 6 million Reddit comments and
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has decided to veto a significant immigration bill passed by the state's lawmakers. This decision comes after intense disagreements between DeSantis and Republican leaders over how to best enforce President Trump's immigration policies. The bill, which aims to strengthe
