The human brain is wrapped in a tight shield called the blood-brain barrier. Its job is to block harmful stuff while letting in water and nutrients. When this barrier leaks even a little, the brain can get hurt. Scientists want to measure how fast water moves in and out—not to crack the door open, b
The crypto world is in a tough spot right now. Prices are down, companies are cutting jobs, and big players like Bitcoin can’t break past the $100, 000 mark it hasn’t seen since last fall. Yet Binance, the world’s top crypto exchange, isn’t slowing down. Instead, it’s aiming for 3 billion users by 2
The heart doesn't beat the same way for everyone. Scientists have noticed that women often face higher risks from certain dangerous heart rhythms, like torsades de pointes. This happens more when a person's heart has less ability to recover between beats. But why? And how much more risk do women rea
The U. S. government has recently taken hold of digital money worth about $1 billion linked to Iran, according to a high-ranking official. This move is part of a wider effort to block financial flows that support Tehran’s activities. During a discussion on a business news channel, the official menti
The 16th spring edition of the local sci‑fi convention is set to bring a mix of beloved actors and lively activities to Altoona. The event, organized by Casey Bassett, will host about 17 guests from popular films such as “Empire Records, ” “The 100, ” “Starship Troopers” and the “Twilight” series. T
The White House is set to host a UFC event on June 14, the day President Trump turns 80. The fight will take place on the South Lawn, a first for the U. S. capital. A new arena with 4, 000 seats is being built on the grounds. The event will feature top fighters for lightweight and heavyweight titles
The day brings a mix of birthdays for actors, singers and directors who have made their mark in film, music and television. At the heart of the list is country star Wynonna Judd, who turns 62 and whose middle name is Claire. The same day, film maker Antoine Fuqua, known for a recent biopic about t
The former U. S. Attorney General, Pam Bondi, spoke before a small group of lawmakers on Friday. The committee was led by Republican House Chairman James Comer, who said the group would ask why some documents had not yet been shared. Bondi’s team released over three million pages about the inv
The Trump team wants cars made in North America to use more parts from the region. They aim for 82 % of a car’s value to come from North America. Half of that must be made in the United States. The plan was announced at talks in Mexico City about changing the US‑Mexico‑Canada trade deal. Canada i
The fight against diseases that jump from animals to people, called zoonoses, depends on a united effort between human health workers, veterinarians, and wildlife experts. In Ghana, scientists wanted to find out why this teamwork is still difficult. They looked at the three main sectors: hospital
