Doctors have two common tools to guess if prostate cancer will come back after surgery. One tool, CAPRA, looks at PSA numbers, how fast the cancer is growing, and whether it has spread. The other, called CAPRA-S, does the same but after the tumor is removed. Both tools are handy, but they ignore the
Scientists collected tiny plastic fragments that float in three coastal areas, each with a different mix of ships and tourists. They focused on polyethylene pieces because it is common in the sea. Using a technique that shines infrared light onto the plastic, they recorded how the molecules vibrate.
Some actors disappear from movies and music for reasons that go beyond just wanting a break. Personal struggles, unfair treatment, or serious health issues can push them to leave the industry temporarily or even forever. For example, one singer who won Grammys and BRIT Awards suddenly vanished from
A year ago, San Francisco wasn’t exactly known for safety. Today, the city reports the lowest crime in twenty years. The biggest drop? Car thefts fell forty-four percent. Robberies and burglaries each dropped a third. Even murder fell fifteen percent. Numbers like these usually come from big budget
A Los Angeles city councilmember now stands accused of serious misconduct after allegedly using his position to steer nearly a million dollars toward his wife’s firm. The charges involve redirecting taxpayer money and failing to disclose financial conflicts. Prosecutors claim the councilmember repea
The #MeToo movement began in 2006 but exploded online in 2017, giving many women a platform to speak up about sexual harassment and assault. Social media became a powerful tool for sharing stories, but it also split people into two camps. Some voices offered empathy and solidarity, helping survivors
The North Stars exploded early, racking up a record 21 runs in the first inning before finishing with a 33‑to‑zero victory over Bartlett. Abby Zawadski was the star, hitting three times and driving in eight runs with two homers. Julianna Kouba added a home run and four RBIs, while Jillian Salter had
Lemont’s baseball squad staged a dramatic comeback, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to overcome Montini and secure an 8‑7 victory. The turning point came when Zane Schneider singled off Grady Garofalo, driving in the decisive run with two outs. Lemont’s pitcher, Luke Marusarz, earned the win af
Scientists have found that electrons do not leave atoms as quickly as once thought. When a powerful X‑ray photon hits an atom, it can jolt an electron out in what is called the photoelectric effect. Using pulses that last only attoseconds—one quintillionth of a second—researchers watched the e
The Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic is now available for $369. 99 on Amazon, a discount of about $130 from its original price of $499. 99. This deal is attractive for Android users who want a reliable, everyday smartwatch that offers more than basic time‑keeping. The watch’s standout element is t
