Climate change is pushing many animals to the brink, and surprisingly, winter conditions might be a key factor. Take bumble bees, for instance. These crucial pollinators are struggling due to climate change, but scientists are only beginning to understand how winters affect them. It turns out, bumbl
We all know that surviving critical illness is a big deal, especially for kids. In developed countries, many of these kids make it, but they often face physical problems later on. One big issue is muscle loss. Doctors have been tracking this using ultrasound on the quadriceps femoris muscle. They wa
Nordstrom, a century-old department store, is about to be taken private by the Nordstrom family and a Mexican retail group. This $6. 25 billion deal is a significant move in a tough retail landscape dominated by discount chains and online giants like Amazon. The family behind the brand believes that
In 2023, Canada faced its most devastating wildfire season ever, with over 15 million hectares burned. This was more than double any previous record. The fires led to massive evacuations and terrible air quality all the way to the northeastern United States. Using climate models, scientists found th
Chance the Rapper and his wife Kirsten Corley have decided to go their separate ways. On December 13, Kirsten filed for divorce from the 31-year-old rapper. This comes after the couple shared in April that they had split amicably. They have two daughters together, Kensli, who is 9, and Marli, who is
Did you know that frogs living near the Yangtze River need different homes as they grow from eggs to adults? Unfortunately, these homes are disappearing due to climate change and cities getting bigger. Scientists found a clever way to figure out which spots are most important to save. They looked at
Linde Jacobs paced her bedroom, waiting for her doctor's call. Her daughters were occupied, and she wanted privacy for this moment. Her mother, Allison, had recently passed away at 50, after a gene mutation ravaged her brain. Once vibrant and loving, Allison became impulsive and dishonest, her behav
Depression is becoming more common in young people between 13 and 17. It's crucial to find ways to help them that are as effective as, if not better than, traditional therapies or drugs. One approach that might work is getting them to exercise more. However, there's a lack of strong evidence showing
Urbanization brings people together, but it also heats up cities. This is known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect, where the heart of the city is much warmer than the outskirts. While many studies focus on big cities as a whole, this one zeros in on the hottest spots within Chennai, India. Resea
A recent study looked into how playing video games, especially those with action-based mechanics, can boost cognitive performance. Researchers wondered if these benefits were due to inherent differences in cognitive skills from earlier in life. They used data from a study called CATSLife, involving
