The flu is spreading fast across the United States. Recent data shows that more people are visiting doctors with flu-like symptoms than ever before. This is the highest rate recorded since 1997. Flu-like symptoms include fever, cough, and sore throat. Most of these visits are from kids and young ad
The crime drama "Mayor of Kingstown" is wrapping up after five seasons. This show, which stars Jeremy Renner, has been a hit on Paramount+. The final season will have eight episodes, fewer than the previous ones. Edie Falco, who joined the cast recently, will also be back. The show's creator, Taylo
Eva Schloss, a Holocaust survivor and stepsister of Anne Frank, has passed away at the age of 96 in London. Her family fondly remembers her as an extraordinary woman, a survivor of Auschwitz, and a dedicated educator who worked tirelessly for peace and remembrance. Born in Vienna in 1929, Eva fled
Mercedes-Benz has been a pioneer in car tech, introducing adaptive cruise control way back in 1999. This tech has evolved over time, adding features like lane-keeping and GPS awareness. Now, Mercedes is taking a big step forward with Drive Assist Pro, designed to handle city driving more smoothly.
Nicolás Maduro, once the president of Venezuela, is set to appear in a New York courtroom. This is his first time facing charges in the U. S. The charges are serious. They include drug trafficking and terrorism. The U. S. government says Maduro was involved in these crimes. Maduro and his wife were
Piezoelectric materials are special because they can turn mechanical energy into electrical energy and vice versa. Now, scientists are making these materials clear, like glass, which opens up new possibilities. These clear materials can be used in things like medical devices, acoustic systems, and e
People often overlook how hard it is to go from sitting to standing. This simple move, called sit-to-stand (STS), can show a lot about someone's mobility. Researchers wanted to see if this movement could tell us about a condition called locomotive syndrome (LS). LS makes it tough to move around beca
Wound care is getting a high-tech upgrade. Scientists have created a smart bandage that can monitor and treat infections. This isn't your average bandage. It's a 3D-printed hydrogel pad that does two things at once: it checks the wound's pH level and releases medicine when needed. Here's how it wor
Scientists have been working hard to improve materials that can store energy and help make hydrogen. They created something called PVMo11-BMI-PPy. This is a mix of special chemicals that work together to do two important jobs: storing energy and helping to produce hydrogen. First, let's talk about
The workers at Portland's wastewater treatment plant are doing a tough job. They are dealing with an old plant that needs a lot of care. The plant was built a long time ago. It wasn't made for the kind of waste we have today. There's more of it, and it's more complicated. These workers are handling
