Smoking doesn't just harm your lungs. It also messes with your body's defense system. This is not news. But what is news is that scientists have found out how smoking affects your immune system. They looked at a big group of people and found some interesting things. First, smoking changes the way y
Colorado is in a bit of a pickle when it comes to heating homes and buildings. The state's biggest energy company, Xcel, is under fire for not doing enough to switch from gas to cleaner options like electric heat pumps and geothermal energy. Even though Xcel has promised to go carbon-free by 2050, i
Brain disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and autism are tough to tackle. They are complex and not fully understood. Scientists have been using tools to study these disorders. One tool is called bulk RNA sequencing. It looks at gene activity in a group of cells. But it misses details. It can't
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is in a legal battle with a jazz musician. Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve concert. He did this to protest the center's new name. The center is now called the Trump-Kennedy Center. Richard Grenell is the president of the Kennedy Center. He sen
Buildings are starting to use the sun's power more efficiently. But there are hurdles. Designers often don't have the right tools. They also don't think enough about how climate change will affect these systems. A new study tackles these issues. It looks at how buildings can use solar power better.
Portland is at a crossroads. The mayor is thinking about changing the city's needle exchange policy. This policy gives out clean needles to people who use drugs. The idea is to stop the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis C. But some people are upset about finding used needles in public places
Alaska's youngest residents are dealing with serious environmental issues. The numbers show that kids in Alaska are at a higher risk compared to the rest of the country. This is not just about the future; it's happening now. First, let's talk about water. In 2023, nearly half of Alaska's public wat
Newspapers have been a big part of daily life for many people. They were not just for reading the news. They were also used for many other things. People used them to wrap gifts, line pet cages, and even as toilet paper. This is a big change for many people. It is not just about how they get their n
UK police are making a big change. They want to stop recording non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs). These are things that aren't crimes but are thought to be motivated by hate. Police chiefs think this system isn't working well. They say it takes officers away from real crime and might hurt free speech
Michigan football just made a big move. They hired Kyle Whittingham as their new head coach. This comes after a lot of drama with their old coach, Sherrone Moore. Moore was fired for doing something really wrong. He had an inappropriate relationship with a staff member. Whittingham is no stranger t
