Imagine concrete that doesn’t just sit there, but actively fixes itself when it gets damaged. That’s what scientists are working on with a type of concrete mixed with special bacteria. Here’s how it works: tiny bacteria are added to the concrete mix, but they stay dormant, like little living seeds.
Growing old doesn't have to mean losing your health or happiness. That's what "successful aging" is all about – staying independent and satisfied as you get older. During the pandemic, we looked into how well people can use online health tools (e-health literacy) to combat loneliness and keep up the
Imagine if Boston politicians got a head start on doing things right, instead of learning the hard way. That's the idea behind giving aspiring councilors some training before they get into office. It's like teaching them the rules of the game before they start playing. Take Boston City Councilor Ta
Boxing fans were left stunned when Gervonta Davis, a 30-year-old undefeated champ from Baltimore, hinted at retirement. With a record of 30 wins, including 28 knockouts, and titles in three weight divisions, many expected him to fight for years. But during a recent press conference, he dropped a bom
Political pundit Alexi McCammond shared her insights on MSNBC about Donald Trump's pledge to lower grocery prices. The soon-to-be president hinted that this might not be an easy task and suggested he wouldn't be to blame if it didn't happen. McCammond, an opinion editor at the Washington Post, comme
Yellowstone fans might miss Kevin Costner, but the show's cast seems to be handling it just fine. Luke Grimes, who plays Kayce Dutton, recently revealed that the absence of the two-time Oscar winner made the final season a breeze. In a chat with Esquire, Grimes shared that Costner's departure, due t
Imagine this: San Francisco, known for its fog and mild weather, wakes up to something unexpected—a tornado warning! Saturday morning, the National Weather Service flashed a warning for the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Daly City, and Broadmoor. This wasn't just any weather alert; it was the ci
Get ready for a snowy adventure! A massive storm is on its way, covering 19 states with snow. Forecasters say some places might get up to three feet of snow. This means travel could be tough, especially in the western states like Idaho, Wyoming, California, Washington, and Nevada. These states have
Let's talk about a recent study that looked into something really interesting. Researchers checked if people with binge eating disorder (BED) still struggle with food addiction (FA) two years after they had laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) surgery. You might be wondering what LSG is? It's a typ
Imagine if you could zoom in on a single cell and understand its secrets. Single-cell technologies are making this possible. These tools help scientists study individual cells, revealing unique details that would be missed in a crowd. But why is this so important? Each cell in your body has a job t
