Winter brings shorter days and less sunlight, which can affect our eyesight, especially for those with myopia or nearsightedness. The amount of natural light around us, called ambient illumination, changes a lot during winter. In snowy areas, light reflects off the ground, making things brighter. Bu
Forensic science has long relied on two key methods: analyzing fingerprints and extracting DNA. Both are crucial in solving crimes. However, getting clear fingerprints and extracting DNA from the same sample can be tough. This is especially true when the fingerprints are not clear enough. In such ca
The Trump administration is taking a bold step by asking the Supreme Court to allow the firing of the head of the federal agency tasked with protecting whistleblowers. This move comes as a surprise, given the agency's crucial role in safeguarding federal employees from retaliation. The Justice Depar
Ever wondered what's going on inside the guts of recreational runners? Well, scientists took a close look. They studied a group of runners who were not professional athletes. They looked at the gut bacteria of these runners over a 7-week period. They took samples at 4 different times. Th
Yeast cells, like tiny factories, use glucose for energy and to make storage molecules. But too much sugar can be deadly, causing a process called sugar-induced cell death (SICD). Scientists have been puzzling over this for decades. They've found that when a specific gene, TPS1, is removed, SICD is
Cary Fukunaga, the director behind "No Time To Die, " is at the helm of the upcoming movie adaptation of Jo Nesbø's "Blood on Snow. " This film, based on a 2015 Norwegian crime thriller, has had a winding path to the big screen. Initially, Warner Bros. had their eyes on Leonardo DiCaprio for the lea
Takeshi Kitano's latest movie, "Broken Rage, " is a wild ride that starts as a serious crime thriller and then suddenly turns into a hilarious spoof comedy. Set on the streets of Japan, this movie is about an aging hitman who is forced to go undercover in a criminal organization. The hitman is given
In the quiet town of Altoona, Wisconsin, investigators from the Wisconsin Department of Justice are back at the home of Dennis Schattie, located at 1308 St. Andrews Drive. This isn't their first visit. They're digging deeper, searching for new evidence. Why? Because Tracey Clark, who recently pleade
In the world of college basketball, the Southeastern Conference (SEC) is heating up. Two major teams, Auburn and Alabama, are gearing up for a big showdown on Saturday. This isn't just any game; it's the first-ever No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup between SEC teams. But before they face off, both teams had t
In the world of cloning, getting embryos to develop properly can be a real challenge. This is especially true for bovine embryos created through somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT). These embryos often struggle to grow compared to those made through in vitro fertilization (IVF). One reason for thi
