When it comes to growing new bones, scientists are exploring how to design the best scaffolds for the job. These scaffolds need to be good at helping new bone grow and strong enough to hold up. Researchers have looked at different types of materials, like metals, non-metals, and polymers, to make th
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old leader of the Catholic Church, recently took a tumble at Santa Marta in Colombia. This isn't his first fall in recent months—he also slipped back in December, which left him with a nasty bruise on his chin. This time, he's sporting a sling on his right arm. The Vatican
If you’re into handheld gaming, you’ve probably seen or heard about the Switch 2. At first glance, it looks like Nintendo took a page from other gaming brands like Lenovo. The new Switch has a darker, more serious look, which is a big change from their usual bright and fun designs. This isn’t the Ni
A fresh trailer for Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 console has sparked curiosity and comments about a new Donkey Kong design in what seems to be the latest Mario Kart game. This revamped design draws inspiration from The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and fans are quick to notice the change. "Something's n
Recently, a leak has shown off dummy models of the upcoming iPhone SE 4. These models suggest that Apple is ditching the classic design for something new. The leaked photos show the phone in both white and black, which are regular color choices for Apple. What's interesting is that the rear camera o
Tryptophan, an amino acid, plays a big role in our bodies. Its unique structure lets it interact with other proteins in many ways. This makes it a great starting point for new medicines. In a recent study, scientists created a bunch of peptides (tiny proteins) with tryptophan. They used computers an
Imagine a political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t
It's no secret that Samsung is diving into the world of super-thin smartphones. Recently, leaked images from OnLeaks and Smartprix have given us a sneak peek at the upcoming Galaxy S25 Slim. This phone is causing quite a buzz with its ultra-slim design, measuring just 6. 4mm in depth. That's a whole
Ever wondered how doctors can tell where seizures start in the brain? A recent study found an interesting clue: the way a person's hands move during a seizure. Researchers looked at videos of people having seizures and noticed that the hand on the same side as the brain area causing the seizure woul
In the small town of Huitzilac, located in Mexico's Morelos state, fear has become a daily companion. This town, known for its collective management of local resources like forests, has been caught in the crossfire of competing criminal groups. Recently, five people were gunned down on the town's ma
