The city of Los Angeles might have been reeling from devastating wildfires. But that didn't stop the music industry from coming together for a night of celebration and fundraising. Usually, this event is a glamorous affair with a red carpet and plenty of press. But this year, it was toned down a bit
The excitement is building in Winston Salem, as the NASCAR Clash at Bowman Gray Stadium is set to start Sunday evening. The green flag will drop at 8:20 p. m. Chase Elliott will be in front of the pack for the race. Elliott earned his place by winning his heat race Saturday night. There are 23 rac
Imagine this: a nursing mother takes medication for an infection. She's hoping to get better, but does this drug have a role in her breastmilk? Is it safe for the baby? Picture breastmilk as a superhighway. It moves nutrients and medicines. If a mom takes medicine, transporters in the breas
Why do we worry about infectious diseases in young people? After all, kids are pretty resilient. First, lets talk about what these kids know. They've heard about germs, and they understand that they can get sick. But the knowledge is basic and somewhat vague they know germs are out there, b
Autonomous vehicles are becoming more common, and this brings a plenty of new challenges. Many cars today have driving aids like text reminders, visual cues, alarm sounds or digital voice assistants. Can you guess which ones drivers like best? Well, a small group of drivers were put to the tes
Bamako, a large city in Mali, relies heavily on the mighty Niger River. It is a lifeline that supplies water for economic activities and the daily needs of the city. But, there is a huge problem. It is becoming harder to predict just how much water will be available in the future. The gap between w
Things got heated at the Treasury Department recently. On Friday, news broke that David A. Lebryk, a respected career staffer, abruptly retired. Why? Was it because he was getting tired of the work? No way. Others say he left because of a power struggle. It was between him and the Department of Gove
The world's water treatment plants churn out a mountain of sewage sludge every day. This stuff is a hassle to manage and dispose of safely because it's messy and expensive. The sun is powerful. A lot of people have been thinking about using it to dry out this sludge. This is the process of using
Drought in sub-Saharan Africa is a huge problem that impacts how maize grows and reduces the harvest. Dealing with drought is complex because many different genes are involved. That's why scientists tried something new. Researchers took 236 different types of corn and tested them in multiple
The effect of major lifestyle changes on mild cognitive impairment or early dementia due to Alzheimer's disease is no small matter. It is really important to actually prove that lifestyle changes work for Alzheimer’s. Rigorous clinical trials are needed to test whether lifestyle interventions can
