Maria Pearson, now 68, has spent nearly four decades behind bars, making her the UK’s longest-serving female inmate. She has been locked up since 1987, surpassing even the notorious Myra Hindley in time served. Pearson is now fighting for her tenth chance at freedom, with a parole board hearing sche
Zach Yadegari, an 18-year-old tech prodigy, has a story that's both inspiring and puzzling. He's the founder of a startup that made $30 million in its first year, and he has a perfect 4. 0 GPA. Yet, he was rejected by 15 out of the 18 colleges he applied to. This includes some of the most prestigiou
IgA Nephropathy is a sneaky kidney condition. It is a bit like a silent intruder. It can affect both kids and adults. It shows up when a protein called IgA builds up in the kidneys. This can lead to serious kidney issues over time. Doctors are always trying to figure out who is at risk for this
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (A. T. F. ) has a new acting director. Daniel Driscoll, the Army secretary, has taken over the role from Kash Patel, who was also the F. B. I. director. This change happened recently, and it's quite unusual to have a civilian military leader in
A health leader recently declared that his handling of a measles outbreak in west Texas should serve as an example for the world. This bold claim came after he attended the funeral of the third person to die from measles in the area. However, this statement has sparked controversy among health exper
The world of genetic science is vast and complex. It includes things like genetic testing, gene editing, and biobanking. These topics are not just about science. They also bring up important ethical, legal, and social questions. The National Institutes of Health is very interested in these questions
The brain is a mysterious organ. It is affected by many things. One of these things is exercise. When exercise happens at high altitudes, the brain can change in many ways. These changes are not fully understood. They can range from how the brain uses energy to how blood flows through it. It c
The human body faces a tough test during long space trips. Every part of it can suffer. This is especially true for missions to Mars. These trips are long and tough on the body. Astronauts must stay fit and healthy. They must be ready for any challenge. This is where sport science comes in. It can h
The world of sports is changing fast. Technology is making it easier to track how athletes move. This is thanks to 3D motion capture systems. These systems come in different forms. Each has its own way of working. Some use a single camera with depth estimation. Others use a single camera with
The Supreme Court recently made a significant decision about federal worker firings. It allowed the Trump administration to proceed with dismissing around 16, 000 probationary federal employees. This ruling came in an unsigned opinion, and the court did not delve into whether the firings were legal.
