Wax Road in Central has been under construction for over a year, and local businesses are feeling the pinch. Caitlin Coburn, a hairdresser at a salon on Wax Road, has seen her weekly haircuts drop from 70-100 to just 30. She blames the heavy traffic and delays caused by the ongoing construction. Th
Scientists have found two special enzymes from a fungus that can help break down plant material. These enzymes, called α-L-Arabinofuranosidases (ABFs), are important because they remove arabinose, a type of sugar, from plant fibers. This makes it easier for other enzymes to break down the plant mate
Sean Combs, once a titan in the music industry, now faces serious charges that could change his life forever. The man known as Diddy is waiting for a jury to decide his fate in a federal sex trafficking trial. This is not just a legal battle; it's a story of how quickly fame and fortune can fade. C
A plea deal is on the table for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. The hearing is set for Wednesday in Boise, and it's expected to be straightforward. Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. The plea
Bryan Kohberger's decision to plead guilty in the murder case of four University of Idaho students shifts the power dynamic in unexpected ways. By avoiding a trial, Kohberger keeps the full story to himself, leaving many questions unanswered. Experts suggest this gives him a strange kind of control,
The pandemic forced medical schools to go digital overnight. Most studies look at how well online learning works and the problems it causes. But what about how it affects students' minds and emotions? This is a big question that hasn't been answered yet. Medical students had to adapt quickly to onl
Nature often gets praised for its perfect designs. But what happens when things don't go as planned? Fig wasps show us that evolution isn't always perfect. These tiny insects have a tricky job. They need to balance the number of males and females they produce. But sometimes, they get it wrong. Why d
Lebanon has a healthcare system that has shown it can handle a lot. But there's a big problem that isn't getting enough attention: sexual and reproductive health and rights, or SRHR. This isn't just about one thing. It's a mix of political mess, old-fashioned views, and not enough money going to the
Death Stranding 2 is a game that's hard to love, but it's easy to appreciate. The core gameplay is simple: you play as Sam, a delivery guy who carries packages across a vast, open world. It's not the most exciting premise, but there's something oddly satisfying about it. The game's unique mechanics
Flavor Flav, a well-known rapper and co-founder of Public Enemy, is speaking out about the urgent need for gun control in the United States. He believes that the country is facing an epidemic of gun violence that must be addressed. Flav has seen firsthand the devastating effects of gun violence, hav
