The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has recently introduced a peculiar new measure to tackle farebeating. At the 59th Street/Lexington station, they've installed spiked metal railings on turnstiles. The design is straight out of a sci-fi movie, but the real-life effectiveness is question
Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi
Ever wondered how pharmaceuticals disappear from soils over time? Scientists have created a new mathematical model to figure out the answer. This clever tool treats soil particles like tiny balls, considering how tightly pollutants stick to them (called sorption) and how they break down (or dissipat
Did you know that the vaccinia virus, part of the poxvirus family, can tweak host cells' metabolism? When it's time to replicate, this tiny invader needs certain nutrients to succeed. Scientists recently found that the vaccinia growth factor, or VGF, plays a big role in this process. VGF is like the
Did you know that exercise might be a simple and powerful tool to fight depression after a stroke? Scientists have found that working out can actually change how our body responds to stress and inflammation. Let's break it down. When you have a stroke, your brain goes through a lot. Inflammation ha
Broadway productions have long loved portraying mothers in extreme or villainous roles, from tragic figures like Medea and Macbeth's wife to less sympathetic ones like Rose, the overbearing stage mom from "Gypsy. " Recent revivals and new plays, however, are giving these characters more depth. Inste
The Notch pathway is key to our muscles' growth, repair, and aging. Scientists studied how interleukin-10 (IL-10), a crucial immune system protein, affects this pathway in muscle cells. They also looked at how a mix of endurance and strength exercises changes muscle quality in older mice. In this s
Imagine if the bigshots at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) had to ditch their chauffeured cars and ride the subways every day. That's exactly what some people are suggesting after MTA CEO Janno Lieber made a controversial claim about subway safety. Despite recent crimes like stabbing
Wayne Dawson, a well-known journalist and pastor, is battling oral cancer and credits his community's prayers and support for helping him through this tough time. Last year, Dawson received a surprising diagnosis of oral cancer. Since then, he has been undergoing chemotherapy and radiation treatment
Meet the harlequin ladybird, a global pest controller with a hidden talent. This beetle, originally from East Asia, has become an invasive species in Europe and North America. Scientists found that when harlequin ladybirds eat the eggs of seven-spotted ladybirds, they stay healthy. But the seven-spo
