Teen pregnancy is a topic that often focuses on cisgender girls, leaving out important groups like transgender boys and nonbinary youth. These groups, who were assigned female at birth, face unique challenges that are rarely discussed. Research in this area is sadly lacking, which means these teens
Lymphatic filariasis is a serious condition. It is caused by a parasite called Wuchereria bancrofti. This parasite leads to hydroceles and lymphedema in millions of people around the world. These are painful and disfiguring conditions. They can severely impact a person's quality of life. The curren
The weekend box office saw a familiar face at the top. The superhero film that has been making waves, featuring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus, continued its reign with a solid $33 million. This brings its domestic total to $128. 4 million in just two weeks. The film had a sl
Two new measles cases have popped up in Cass County. This news comes from the North Dakota Health and Human Services. These cases bring the state's total to 11 for the year 2025. The infected individuals had not received the measles vaccine. They caught the disease while traveling abroad. One of the
A colossal volcano lurks beneath the Pacific, poised to erupt. Axial Seamount, roughly 300 miles off Oregon’s coast, is no ordinary volcano. It stands tall, nearly 3, 600 feet high, fueled by Earth's fiery mantle. This underwater giant sits atop the Juan de Fuca Ridge, where two massive tectonic pla
For the first time in history, Catholics in the U. S. found themselves with a pope from their own country. This shift in leadership has sparked a wave of excitement and pride among many. The new pope, originally from Chicago, has deep family roots scattered across the United States. This connecti
CATL, a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry, is making waves with a significant financial move. The company is planning to raise at least $4 billion through a share sale in Hong Kong. This is set to be the largest share sale in Hong Kong this year. The shares will be priced th
The U. S. is looking at a new way to cut down on drug prices. The idea is to match what other rich countries are paying. This is all part of a plan that was announced on a social media platform. The plan is called the “most favored nation” pricing model. It means the U. S. would pay the lowest price
Abies beshanzuensis is a type of fir tree. It struggles with high temperatures. This is a big problem for its survival. Scientists have been looking into how this tree copes with heat. They found some interesting things. The tree's ability to photosynthesize drops when it's hot. This means it
It is well-known that plants can be influenced by their surroundings. For maritime pines, temperature changes during early growth can lead to significant differences in how they develop. This was discovered through experiments that altered the temperature during the maturation of pine embryos. The r
