Philadelphia is debating new rules for smoke shops that sell unregulated substances like kratom and hemp-based THC. Two bills aim to tighten control by classifying these products as "intoxicating, " requiring special licenses, and testing for safety. Buyers would also need to be over 21. The push co
Scientists have found a new way to make hydrogen peroxide directly from water using tiny metal atoms. The trick is to arrange the atoms in a special pattern before heating them up, so that when the metal (cobalt) sits next to three nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom it works best. This pattern is ca
The pudendal nerve is a key player in pelvic health, but finding it during operations can be tricky. This guide shows surgeons how to locate the nerve step by step, using female bodies as models to learn where important blood vessels and other nerves sit. By learning a clear “roadmap, ” doctors can
Prairie dogs are famous for their underground homes, built by generations of digging. These tunnels serve as safe spots from predators and as meeting places for their tight-knit groups. But how do their bodies handle all that work? Scientists recently studied nine black-tailed prairie dogs to uncove
Michelangelo's Moses isn’t just famous for looking angry or important. Look closely at its right arm. The forearm bulges in a specific spot—the brachioradialis muscle. Most people skip over this. They focus on the dramatic face or the way the statue holds stone tablets. But this overlooked muscle te
Ottawa just became the latest city to stop shops from selling kratom, a plant that comes from Southeast Asia. The city council made the call official in early April after seeing how people sometimes misuse it. Officials worry that unchecked sales could put residents at risk since the substance isn’t
Learning about the nerves in the head can be tough. But what if stories could make it easier? A recent study looked at how different teaching methods affect how well medical students learn this tricky subject. The study split 88 students into three groups. One group got the usual lessons. The other
The meniscus is a crucial part of the knee. It acts like a cushion between the bones. This cushion helps the knee move smoothly. It also absorbs shock. Without it, the knee would wear out faster. A tear in the meniscus can happen without any injury. This is called an atraumatic tear. It can cause p
In 1976, scientists were amazed by atoms that could become as large as bacteria. These weren't heavy atoms but light ones in a high-energy state. Normally, atoms are tiny, but when excited, they could grow to a size of 10^-5 centimeters. This was a big deal because it showed how much we still had to
Cancer is tough to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, a team came up with a clever idea. They made tiny particles that can help the body's own immune system attack cancer cells. These particles are special because they use sound waves to do their job. Normal
