Ankle osteoarthritis doesn’t just cause pain—it also changes how the joint moves. Over time, the cartilage wears down, and the joint loses stability. Researchers wanted to see how this instability shows up in different stages of the disease. Instead of regular X-rays, they used a special scan called
Buffalo State University will honor Wendy A. Paterson, a 1975–76 alumna who now serves as interim dean of the School of Education and Applied Professions, with its Distinguished Alumnus Award. The award is presented at the 154th Commencement on Saturday, May 16, in the campus Sports Arena. The un
Many people in Latin America have long faced money problems that others rarely think about, like currency drops and slow bank services. A new kind of finance, called decentralized finance or DeFi, is starting to fix some of these issues. At first, DeFi was only for tech experts who could set up w
A new car brand from China chose Milan’s design week to show off what they call “elegant mobility. ” Instead of just talking about tech features, they turned their space into a calm, stylish lounge with live music and coffee tastings. The goal? To make sure visitors remember the brand as more than j
A new poll shows most Americans believe political campaigns are drowning in cash, and they’re tired of it. Over seven in ten think there’s too much money in politics, regardless of party. Many see billionaires and corporate donors calling the shots instead of regular voters. Half the country feels e
The research looks at where well‑known old homes were built in the city of Huanggang. It asks which natural features made those places good choices for famous people to live. Using a method called the Analytic Hierarchy Process, the team picked eight key land features. These include things li
In Sichuan and Chongqing, 62 Catholic churches still stand from the years 1840 to 1949. These buildings are seen as important links between Chinese and Western traditions, so they have been put on a heritage protection list. Researchers used a method called “semantic difference” to score each
The club that once buzzed with music and dance in Dallas’s Deep Ellum neighborhood has shut its doors after a violent incident. A security guard was killed and five people were hurt when two shootings broke out inside the venue earlier this week. The police are still looking into what happened, and
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, the Black Sea’s northwest coast has faced pollution it wasn’t ready for. Before the war, this area already dealt with natural shifts and years of human impact from farming and industry. Now, the fighting has added sudden bursts of harmful substances while making it hard
Industrial waste often piles up in landfills, but some of it can actually become useful again. One example is copper electroplating sludge—a byproduct from plating processes that still contains valuable metals. Researchers tried turning this waste into pure copper using two common methods: heating a
