A group of researchers made a big find. They found poison on old arrowheads. These arrowheads are really, really old. They are 60, 000 years old. This is a huge deal. Before this, the oldest poisoned arrows were from 35, 000 years ago. So, these new arrows are much older. The researchers were led b
Pittsburgh is about to lose a major part of its news scene. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the city's biggest newspaper, is shutting down in May. The Block family, who own the paper, say they've lost over $350 million in the last 20 years. They regret the impact but say they're leaving with their head
Lilly, a big name in medicine, is making a big move. They're buying Ventyx, a smaller company with a promising lineup of drugs. Ventyx's focus? Inflammation. They're working on small molecules that could treat a wide range of diseases caused by chronic inflammation. Think heart disease, brain disord
Disney has picked two fresh faces to bring the beloved characters of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider to life in their upcoming live-action version of Tangled. Teagan Croft, an Australian actress, and Milo Manheim, known for his roles in the Zombies franchise, will take on the iconic roles originally voiced
Chemicals called PFAS are everywhere. They are in our water, food, and even the air. These chemicals are known as endocrine disruptors. This means they mess with the body's hormones. They can cause problems for growing kids, especially in the first two years of life. One way babies get these chemic
Clozapine is a powerful drug used to treat certain mental health conditions. However, it's known to cause problems like diabetes and heart disease. A recent study looked at how this drug affects the heart health of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The study found that a large number of pe
Florida is making a big move in politics. Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will start redrawing its congressional districts in April. This could give the Republican Party up to five more seats in Congress. Why is this a big deal? Well, the party in power usually loses seats in midterm
In the dense forests of the Serra do Divisor National Park, a new bird species has been found. This bird, called the Slaty-masked Tinamou, is part of a group that includes ostriches and emus. What makes this bird special is its unique call, which echoes through the forest. This call is so distinct t
Deep in a Moroccan cave, a treasure trove of ancient bones has been found. These bones, dating back 773, 000 years, are from a time period that scientists know very little about. The fossils include jawbones, teeth, and even a leg bone. What makes them so special is that they come from a time when t
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are tough conditions to manage. Even with advanced treatments like tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFis), many people don't get the relief they need. A recent study looked at how well these treatments work in the real world over a year
