Rare gene problem called Aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase deficiency (AADCd) makes it tough for kids to move and learn. It gets in the way of their coordination, balance, and brain development. AADCd affects a small number of people but can cause big problems. Think of it as a roadblock on the pa
Microplastics are everywhere. In the water we drink, the food we eat, and even in our bodies. A 14-year-old discovered something alarming related to these tiny particles during a science project. She wondered what microplastics might do to our immune cells, so she did an experiment. It was discovere
T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, or T-ALL, is a tricky cancer where T-cells go wrong and start multiplying out of control. It is important to break down T-ALL into groups. This helps doctors figure out the best way to treat it. It's usually grouped into three categories: early T-cell precursor
When it comes to dental work, stress relief is key. Tools used in root canal procedures need to be as gentle as possible. So, what happens if we heat up the instruments that do the actual work inside the roots of our teeth? Three different instruments engineered with a unique flat side were compa
When something goes wrong, everyone wants to know what happened. A plane flying over the icy waters of Alaska took a sudden drop in height and speed before disappearing. This happened just south of the Arctic Circle. The plane was a single-engine plane and was carrying 10 people. This event took pla
Future teachers might seem like the perfect candidates to bring digital technologies into classrooms. But do they really understand the potential of ICT? We all want to know what the people shaping young minds think. Recently, a survey was conducted. Around 1, 000 studies were collected. Only
On a Friday morning, the rapper Ye, previously known as Kanye West, sparked controversy with a series of provocative posts on X. The 47-year-old artist started posting around 4 a. m. PT (7 a. m. ET), many of which were offensive and self-aggrandizing. Ye's comments targeted the Jewish commu
Helicobacter pylori is a type of bacteria that lives in the stomach. It's known for causing ulcers and can even trigger cancer. One way it does this is by causing something called "gastric intestinal metaplasia" (GIM). GIM is a big deal because it's a step towards stomach cancer. Scientists fou
What if your knee could go back to its original state after injury? This was the question researchers asked about a specific knee surgery. Let's break it down. The surgery in question is called a unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). Imagine, in the UKA, a surgeon replaces only the da
The film Emilia has a good chance to win the award at the Goya Awards. This award is Spain's answer to the Oscars. The main star, Karla, won't be there at the big event on Saturday. This decision came after some messy backlash. It all started when some old social media posts by Karla surfaced. Thes
