A nonprofit called Teaching for Change has been getting a lot of public money. Between 2023 and 2025, D. C. public schools, the mayor's office, and the city's art commission gave them nearly $330, 000. The Smithsonian also paid them about $20, 000 from 2019 to 2022 for teaching events. This group r
Aging is a big deal, and not just because of wrinkles. It's about how our cells change and talk to each other. Once, scientists thought senescent cells, which are like old, grumpy cells that stop dividing, just hung out in one place. But now, they know these cells chat with other cells all over the
The TWEAK/Fn14 pathway is a hot topic in medical research. It's a system in our bodies that helps control how cells grow, move, and change. This pathway is part of a larger group called the TNF superfamily. It's like a switch that can turn on or off different processes in our cells. In skin problem
In Japan, doctors have a tough job. They must navigate between treatments covered by public health insurance and costly private options that lack solid evidence. These expensive treatments, referred to as "X" in a recent study, have sparked a debate among oncologists. Over 6, 000 oncologists were s
Queen Sirikit, the beloved queen mother of Thailand, passed away at the age of 93. Her death was announced on Friday, following a blood infection that she had been battling since October 17. Despite the best efforts of her medical team, her condition did not improve. She had been in declining health
Brown algae, those humble sea plants, are more than just seaweed. They are packed with special molecules that could change the game in medicine and health. These molecules, like fucoidans and sterols, are created because brown algae live in tough conditions. They could be the key to new drugs and he
Melissa, the storm that's been hanging around the Caribbean like an uninvited guest, is finally starting to show some movement. But don't pack your umbrellas away just yet. This storm is tricky, and no one knows for sure where it's headed next. The storm has been stuck in one place for days, moving
Catherine Connolly is on track to become Ireland's next president. Her opponent, Heather Humphreys, admitted defeat even though the final vote count is still happening. Humphreys wished Connolly luck and said she would support her as the new president. The election took place on Friday, and the off
Florida stands at a critical juncture regarding health care. The state has the highest number of people enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans, with nearly 4. 7 million residents relying on this coverage. However, the enhanced subsidies that have made these plans affordable are set to expire at
In a recent study, researchers looked at why some young men in Türkiye bet on sports more than others. They found that three things play a big role: how much they value money, how well they handle their finances, and why they gamble in the first place. They asked 562 men between 18 and 35 about the
