Alzheimer's disease is a complex puzzle. One key piece? Tiny powerhouses in our cells called mitochondria. These little guys usually help cells stay alive and healthy. But in Alzheimer's, they're not working right. Why? Because calcium, a crucial messenger in cells, is out of balance. Calcium is li
Northwestern University has agreed to pay $75 million to the federal government. This is to settle claims of antisemitism and discrimination on campus. The deal also requires the school to take steps to protect Jewish students and staff. The university must create clear policies for protests and dem
California is taking a stand against discrimination in schools. A new law has been passed to create an Office of Civil Rights within the state's Department of Education. This office will have a team of at least six people, including someone specifically focused on antisemitism. Their job is to teach
Google's AI tools, Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro, have seen a surge in users. This has led to changes in how much free users can access. Initially, free users could use Gemini 3 Pro up to five times a day. They could also generate and edit up to three images daily with Nano Banana Pro. Recently,
In a world where hate and conspiracy theories are on the rise, a new study shows that AI chatbots might be a powerful tool to fight these issues. The research, backed by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), found that short conversations with AI chatbots can change people's beliefs about antisemitic co
Spinal surgery can be a big deal, especially when dealing with complex cases like adult spinal deformities. One of the main worries after such surgeries is something called proximal junctional kyphosis (PJK) and its more severe form, proximal junctional failure (PJF). These complications can happen
South Africa is in hot water with the U. S. after a public spat between their leaders. The latest move? South Africa is not on the guest list for the next G20 summit in the U. S. in 2026. This comes just days after South Africa wrapped up hosting this year's event. The U. S. president made this ann
Brazil made a big splash at the recent COP30 climate talks, pushing hard to get the world off fossil fuels. Marina Silva, Brazil's environment minister, played a key role. She's from the Amazon and knows firsthand how important this issue is. Together with President Lula, they wanted a clear plan to
H-E-B, a beloved grocery chain in Texas, is making waves with its expansion plans. One proposed location, at the intersection of LBJ and Hillcrest, has raised concerns. This area is known for flooding, and adding more concrete for parking and roads could make things worse. Shoppers might need boats
In Belem, Brazil, Marina Silva, the country's environment minister, received a standing ovation at the COP30 climate summit. Her speech was emotional, and she raised her fist in defiance, declaring that progress, though modest, had been made. The summit was a mix of triumph and frustration, as deleg
