America's factory farms, or CAFOs, produce a staggering amount of waste. This waste often ends up in our rivers and lakes, making them unsafe for swimming or fishing. The problem is that these farms are not held to the same environmental standards as other industries. Unlike factories, they don't ha
Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies. They do lots of important jobs. But before they can work, they need to fold into the right shape. This is called the native structure. Scientists know a lot about these final shapes. But they don't know much about the shapes proteins take while folding.
Prostate cancer is a serious health issue for many men. Doctors often use a method called active surveillance to monitor it. This means they keep a close eye on the cancer instead of treating it right away. But how do they decide who is a good fit for this approach? One tool that might help is the
Prostate cancer is a tough nut to crack. It often becomes resistant to treatments, and the side effects can pile up. So, scientists are always on the lookout for new ways to fight it. Curcumin and piperine are two natural compounds that have shown promise. They can target cancer cells directly. But
Americans are starting to question how ICE handles deportations. Many now believe the agency is too harsh. They also think the program targets more people than just criminals. This shift in opinion comes after recent events in Minneapolis. Republicans, however, still strongly support ICE. They feel
Amanda Seyfried is making waves this awards season, but her heart is elsewhere. She's stuck in a hotel room, chatting about her two new films, "The Housemaid" and "The Testament of Ann Lee. " The latter is a musical about Ann Lee, a woman who started a religious movement after losing her children. S
AMC Entertainment's stock is making waves again. On Thursday, it climbed higher, following a boost in box office sales. This jump happened as the broader market also saw gains. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 both went up, showing that investors are feeling good about recent box office wins. AMC's stock
America's history is not just written in books or spoken by people. It is also told by the trees, plants, and flowers that have seen it all. In a new book, the idea that plants are silent witnesses to the country's past is explored. This is not just about botany. It is about how Black communities ha
Americans are tightening their belts when it comes to retirement savings. A recent study shows that two-thirds of people have cut back on saving over the past six months. This is largely due to economic uncertainty. More than half have either stopped or reduced their contributions to retirement acco
America's education system is facing a serious problem. Students today are not doing as well as they used to in important subjects like reading and math. This issue started before the COVID-19 pandemic, but the pandemic made things worse. The problem is not just about grades; it's about how well stu
