Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has decided not to run for a third term. He said the decision came after a tough year for the state. Walz pointed to constant attacks from Republicans and President Donald Trump. These attacks focused on a fraud investigation into child care programs. Walz felt he couldn'
People often overlook how hard it is to go from sitting to standing. This simple move, called sit-to-stand (STS), can show a lot about someone's mobility. Researchers wanted to see if this movement could tell us about a condition called locomotive syndrome (LS). LS makes it tough to move around beca
Drake Maye is making waves in the NFL MVP race. Greg Olsen, a well-known sports commentator, recently spoke up about this. He thinks Maye deserves serious consideration for the title. Olsen made these comments during the Patriots' big win against the Dolphins. The debate about the NFL's Most Valuab
Wound care is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists have created a smart bandage that can monitor and treat infections. This isn't your average bandage. It's a 3D-printed hydrogel pad that does two things at once: it checks the wound's pH level and releases medicine when needed. Here's how it wor
Scientists have been working hard to improve materials that can store energy and help make hydrogen. They created something called PVMo11-BMI-PPy. This is a mix of special chemicals that work together to do two important jobs: storing energy and helping to produce hydrogen. First, let's talk about
The workers at Portland's wastewater treatment plant are doing a tough job. They are dealing with an old plant that needs a lot of care. The plant was built a long time ago. It wasn't made for the kind of waste we have today. There's more of it, and it's more complicated. These workers are handling
Savannah Guthrie, the well-known co-anchor of Today, has recently shared some good news about her health. She had surgery on her vocal cords and is now on the road to recovery. Guthrie took to Instagram to update her fans, showing a photo of herself holding a whiteboard that read, "All good! Thanks
A young social media star faced a shocking health scare that changed her life forever. Faye Greenwood, a popular content creator, had a heart attack while on a trip to Paris. She was only 24 years old. At first, people thought she was just drunk. They made her wait in pain for hours. She felt so bad
The EPA is finally setting limits on perchlorate, a chemical found in rockets and explosives, in drinking water. This move comes after a long legal battle and a court order, not because the EPA thinks it will make a big difference to public health. Perchlorate can mess up the thyroid, which is espe
A heated debate is unfolding in Rhode Island as a proposal for a new career-focused high school in Providence faces strong opposition. The state's Council on Elementary and Secondary Education is set to discuss the New England Technical Academy, a plan backed by the Rhode Island Department of Educat
