In a Virginia court, Google is defending itself from the U. S. Department of Justice's claim that its ad tech business is a monopoly. Judge Leonie Brinkema will decide the case by the end of the year. The Justice Department wants Google to sell parts of its ad tech, which earns billions yearly. Both
Morgan Von Ogden, a junior at Griffith High, is a busy athlete. She's not just playing basketball this season, but also soccer and softball. That's right, three sports at once! Morgan is a key player on the girls' basketball team, averaging 10. 4 points and 6. 4 rebounds per game. She's quickly beco
You might think that skipping a meal could make you feel dizzy and less sharp. But what does science say? A study divided people into three groups: those who went without food for 3 hours, those who fasted for 12 hours, and a group that got a protein shake right after. Afterward, everyone took a bra
Ever wondered how space travel affects astronauts' brains? It turns out, long missions have some interesting effects. Recently, NASA scientists checked how 25 astronauts' brains handled six months on the International Space Station (ISS). They used a special test called the "cognition battery" to se
Imagine a galaxy that looks like a giant hat. The Sombrero Galaxy, also known as Messier 104, is one such celestial body. Located about 31 million light-years away, it's the most massive spiral galaxy within 100 million light-years of us. But here's a twist: unlike our Milky Way, the Sombrero forms
Imagine you're older and it gets harder to move around your home. Now, think about how tough it must be for those without much money and with mobility issues. This is where social assistive robots (SARs) and smart sensors come in. These tech tools can lend a hand and keep an eye on daily tasks, maki
You might not think your gut bacteria have much to do with your bones, right? But recent research is connecting some dots between estrogen, those tiny microbes living in your gut, and a condition called osteoporosis. This isn't just about having strong bones; it's also about how hormones and little
Blood in the lungs, known as haemoptysis, is a serious concern for those born with heart conditions like congenital heart disease (CHD). When this happens, time is of the essence. Doctors need to quickly determine why the blood is there and how to stop it. Radiologists play a vital role by pinpointi
Ever wondered what might influence a person's sexual orientation? Scientists have been investigating this, and a study from Poland dived into some interesting markers. They looked at hormonal, genetic, and immunological factors that could play a role in men's sexual orientation. The researchers chec
Imagine you're a small bulbul or a larger hornbill, both birds living in a subtropical African savanna. You love to rest in trees, especially when it's hot. Scientists have recently used special tools called LiDAR and complex models to figure out how many trees provide a cool place to rest. They fou
