picture this: Monday's a tough day for many Americans living in the western and northern states of the US. A big winter storm is on its way, and it's going to make traveling super unsafe. The storm's coming from the Pacific Ocean, bringing a mix of rain and snow. Last week was already quite cold due
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is a protein that helps control which genes get turned on or off in our cells. Scientists thought that different chemicals, called ligands, would fight for the same spot on PPARγ to do their job. But it turns out, they can actually work togeth
Imagine your friend is glued to their phone, chatting non-stop with famous musicians. They might believe these celebrities are planning to visit or even ask for money. But wait, is this real or a scam? Let's dive in. Telegram, a popular messaging app, has millions of users. Some might be celebritie
Hypoxia-induced pulmonary artery hypertension (HPH) is a problem that arises from chronic lung diseases where the body doesn't get enough oxygen. It's the third most common type of pulmonary artery hypertension (PAH). Scientists have found that epigenetic factors, which are processes that affect how
Have you ever wondered why some jellyfish are bigger and seemingly speedier than others? The Rhizostomeae family, often known for their large sizes and distinctive body shapes, has grabbed the attention of scientists due to their impactful blooms in coastal areas worldwide. As a result, researchers
Imagine this: you go to the Mililani Pet Fair, have fun, and then a few days later, you hear about bird flu. Yep, that's what happened! The Hawaii Department of Health and Agriculture found H5N1 avian influenza in some birds from Central Oahu. These birds were at the fair on November 2, 2024, but th
Ever wondered when you'd see Samsung's take on AR smart glasses? Well, hold onto your hats! Recent leaks from South Korea have spilled some interesting details. These glasses are expected to hit the market in the third quarter of 2025. That's just around the corner! And guess what? The initial batch
Imagine discovering that billions of dollars have been sent to the wrong people due to mistakes. Shockingly, this could happen even more frequently, hitting a staggering $1 trillion by 2025. One hot topic is the money spent supporting LGBTQ+ rights overseas. Is this really the best way to spend taxp
High school football fans were in for a thrilling Saturday, with two local teams facing off in the state semi-finals. Dassel-Cokato came out on top in a close game against Pequot Lakes, with a final score of 29-26. Kobee Thielen and Caleb Smock both scored two rushing touchdowns each, contributing t
Health data systems are super important for giving people good healthcare. But sometimes, they're hard to use and people don't like them. So, researchers in Iran wanted to find out why many users struggle with their national health system, especially when it comes to recording childcare data. They d
