Yaks thrive on the Qinghai‑Tibet Plateau, where oxygen is thin and food is scarce. Scientists wanted to know how the animals’ gut bacteria help them survive. They compared yaks and ordinary cattle at two heights: 2, 200 m and 3, 800 m. The rumen is the biggest stomach of a ruminant and houses mil
Los Angeles traffic keeps moving at a steady pace even as fuel costs climb higher than ever. The city’s main highways – I‑405, I‑10 and I‑5 – saw almost no change in the number of miles driven over a two‑month stretch that began after the Iran conflict escalated. Researchers from Caltrans anal
Losing your voice isn’t just about not being able to speak—it can change how you share your art too. One well-known performer who once lit up stages with hits like “Copacabana” found this out the hard way. Cancer in the throat stopped him mid-career, even though the signs were subtle at first. Small
Los Angeles voters face a close contest for mayor, with the current officeholder, a council member, and a TV star all pulling in similar support. The incumbent, who has led the city for one term, is still considered the frontrunner by many polls, but recent numbers show her advantage shrinking. She
Los Angeles has seen a drop in violent crime over recent years, but that doesn’t mean everyone feels safer. Last month, an 84-year-old man with dementia was brutally attacked and killed just blocks from his downtown home. The crime happened in broad daylight near a place he frequented, showing how q
Los Angeles voters face a big choice this year. The mayor’s race has turned into a messy three-way fight. Current leader Karen Bass is trying to hold on, but two challengers are breathing down her neck. Spencer Pratt, better known for his reality show antics, is one of them. His team claims his fame
Los Angeles voters are seeing a very unusual race for mayor this year. One candidate stands out not just for his fame, but for how he’s shaking up the usual rules. Spencer Pratt, better known from reality TV, has climbed surprisingly high in the polls, overtaking even the sitting mayor and a promine
Years of decisions—some made long ago—still influence daily life in many neighborhoods. Families face tough challenges like finding stable homes, getting fair schooling, and earning enough to get by. These aren’t just random problems. A recent study digs into how policies from decades ago created th
Your gut isn't just about food. It’s a living ecosystem full of bacteria, and those tiny organisms react to way more than just what’s on your plate. A recent deep dive into research shows that diet is just one piece of a much bigger puzzle. Habits like sleep and exercise play a role, the environment
Los Angeles’ mayor is pushing hard to keep film productions in the city, but critics say her moves came too late. Since 2022, she’s created a film council, cut red tape, and backed a $750 million state tax credit. She also promised to lift caps on California’s film incentives and even supported a fe
