President Joe Biden declared the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as officially part of the Constitution. This move, made in his final days in office, aims to secure equal rights for all Americans regardless of sex. Despite Biden's opinion, the ERA faces a bumpy road ahead. Legal challenges are expected
Did you know that some plants and fungi can team up to clean up heavy metals like cadmium in soil? Recently, scientists discovered that a fungus called Beauveria bassiana FE14 and a type of grass called Miscanthus floridulus can work together to make soil less toxic. Heavy metals in soil are a big p
Ever wondered why your car insurance suddenly got pricier? Well, it might have something to do with General Motors (GM) and its OnStar service. They've been gathering super-detailed info about your driving, like how fast you accelerate, how hard you brake, and how far you go. Then, they sold this da
Have you ever wondered how proteins find their way along DNA? They don't just land on the perfect spot every time. Scientists have been exploring how proteins move along DNA, focusing on their binding and unbinding. Imagine proteins sliding along a twisty road (DNA) with electricity and bonding inte
Ohio's Little Miami Local Schools is stirring up a debate. On Thursday night, the school board will talk about a policy that might make teachers take down most posters, flags, and displays in classrooms. The district wants to focus classrooms on the curriculum, not social or political issues. Littl
Tryptophan, an amino acid, plays a big role in our bodies. Its unique structure lets it interact with other proteins in many ways. This makes it a great starting point for new medicines. In a recent study, scientists created a bunch of peptides (tiny proteins) with tryptophan. They used computers an
Taylor Rooks has made a name for herself in sports journalism, much like MJ in '97 and Brady in '07. She started her journey with a passion for sports and a dream to make it big. From SNY to Bleacher Report and Turner Sports, she's been on fire, landing exclusive interviews and bringing fresh perspe
The X Games, a prime event in action sports, is gearing up for a big change. The event, which started in the 1990s, has been held in Aspen since 2002. Now, with a new owner, MSP Sports Capital, the X Games are ready to evolve. Jeremy Bloom, a Colorado native and a successful athlete in both freestyl
On Wednesday, the Minnesota State Capitol saw an unusual scene. Normally, the House and Senate send delegates to inform the governor that they're ready to work. This year, however, things were different. Four Republican representatives, Ben Bakeberg, Max Rymer, Jon Koznick, and Paul Anderson, went t
Did you know that the way women experience pain relief during childbirth can be different based on their race? A recent study looked into how often black and white women needed extra pain meds while using labor epidurals. The study found that black women might be getting these extra meds more often
