Business travelers are a real treasure trove for airlines. They shell out up to four times more than the average traveler. They book their trips way in advance, prefer the most comfortable seats, and really appreciate solid reward programs. American Airlines learned this the hard way when they chang
Ever wondered how stress can affect your body's aging process? Scientists looked into this by studying a gene called GABRA6 and its link to telomere length in blood cells. Telomeres are like caps at the end of your DNA strands, and their length is a marker for how fast your cells age. The GABRA6 gen
Ever thought about how nature can help fight cancer? Meet camptothecin, a special compound found in some trees. It's not your average chemical. This alkaloid has a clever way of stopping cancer cells from dividing and spreading. Unlike many other compounds, it doesn't just attack from the outside. I
Kenny Rocker, the executive vice president of marketing and sales at Union Pacific, outlined plans to simplify their online customer portal at a recent industry meeting. He acknowledged that users currently have to navigate through multiple clicks to perform different tasks like generating waybills,
Scientists have been exploring the role of CD8+ T cells in conditions like radiographic axial spondyloarthritis (r-axSpA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA). These tiny defenders are often blamed for trouble based on genetic studies and their presence in affected tissues. Now, researchers are turning the
Starbucks has decided to end its open door policy. This means that customers will now need to buy something to use the bathroom or hang out in the cafes. The company is hoping this will improve the experience for paying customers and employees. This change comes after years of allowing everyone to u
At this year's CES in Las Vegas, TV companies are showing off software and AI features, not the hardware we'd expect. LG's new "AI Remote" is a prime example. While they market it as a cool feature, this remote lacks a simple input button, making it harder to use. The Holy Grail for TVs should be to
David Farrington, a notable criminologist, discussed the power of the longitudinal-experimental design in understanding and tackling criminal behavior. The Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, launched in 1935, holds the distinction of being the first ever randomized controlled trial in criminology. Th
Do you ever wonder why a 5-year-old girl was placed with a father who had a history of violent crimes? This is the question that has been nagging at us since Harmony Montgomery's tragic death. The highest court in Massachusetts, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), is about to hear a case that could sh
Religiosity, which encompasses various practices like observance, personal beliefs, meditation, and community engagement, has been linked to better health and even shorter lifespans. But what's the science behind all this? Researchers are particularly interested in telomeres, tiny bits on the end of
