Mid-Michigan is buzzing with activities this weekend, offering a mix of learning, creativity, charity, and nostalgia. History buffs in Bay City can dive into maritime tales at a museum lecture. The talk, "Sole Survivor, " will explore the Daniel J. Morrell shipwreck and Dennis Hale's survival story
Malaysia made a big move in 2025 to improve how lab animals are treated. They celebrated the second Asia Laboratory Animal Day (ALAD) with a three-month program. This wasn't just a one-day event. It was a series of activities from September to November. The goal? To make sure everyone involved in an
January 8th is a special day for many famous faces. It's the day when stars like Cynthia Erivo and Noah Cyrus add another candle to their birthday cakes. But did you know that this day is also significant for other notable figures, both in the entertainment world and beyond? Cynthia Erivo, known fo
Takeaway foods are often seen as quick and tasty, but they can be heavy on calories and light on nutrition. In April 2022, England made a big move by requiring large takeaway chains to show calorie counts on their menus. The goal? To help people make healthier choices. But does this really work? And
MannKind, a company focused on treating long-term illnesses, had a strong finish to 2025. They acquired another company, scPharmaceuticals, and made over $100 million in their last quarter. This success has set the stage for an exciting 2026, with two major products potentially hitting the market.
Scientists have developed a clever way to protect aluminum from rust. They used tiny particles called layered double hydroxides (LDHs) to hold a special chemical called sebacate (SB). These particles release SB only when needed, like a smart defense system. First, they created these particles and s
The CDC has updated its vaccine schedule for kids. This change is not about being anti-science. It is about giving parents more choices. Before, parents who asked questions were often treated badly. They were called anti-science or told they were putting other kids at risk. Now, the CDC is saying th
New York has long been a big deal in the world of science. It's the second biggest recipient of National Institutes of Health money. Plus, it has more top-notch academic institutions doing research than any other state. The state trains a lot of doctors and biomedical researchers. But this leadershi
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has been under fire for funding some truly strange and cruel animal experiments. Groups like the White Coat Waste Project (WCW) are teaming up with Republican lawmakers to put an end to this. They want the Trump administration to cut off the NSF's funding for th
In a recent hearing, a lawmaker shifted the focus away from Minnesota's fraud problems. Instead, she brought up crimes by "White men" and "American citizens. " This happened while the state's governor, Tim Walz, announced he wouldn't run again. New reports show Minnesota might have lost $9 billion d
