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
Are you hooked on the crime drama "Power"? It's all about James "Ghost" St. Patrick, who juggles being a nightclub owner and a drug lord. He dreams of leaving his criminal life behind, but it's not that simple. "Power" is addictive, and once you're done, you might wonder what else is out there. Well
Did you know that the sugary drinks you love could be behind the rise in diabetes and heart disease cases worldwide? Recent studies show that these beverages are linked to over 2 million new diabetes cases and about 1. 1 million heart disease cases each year. The problem is particularly bad in low-i
Cancer, we know, is caused by tweaks in our genes. Scientists are hot on the trail of these mutated drivers, hoping to shed light on how cancer starts. But figuring out which genes are common or unique to different cancers is no walk in the park. This study aims to change that. Scientists have whipp
Former Georgia quarterback Carson Beck is reportedly set to receive a massive $4 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payment to play for the University of Miami in 2025. This huge sum could entice more top college football players to stay in school longer, which is something the NFL has been enc
Lichens and mosses are great thermometers for tracking atmospheric deposits, especially the isotope 210 Pb. Scientists often use a method called gamma spectrometric analysis to measure this. But sometimes they need to boost the sensitivity by concentrating 210 Pb. One common way to do this is
Have you ever thought stress could trigger a disease? Researchers looked into this idea with Sjögren's Syndrome. They chose 50 people with Sjögren's and another 50 with osteoarthritis. Using a special stress measuring tool, they found something interesting. Those with Sjögren's had much more stress
Rhododendrons, especially Rhododendron simsii ( R. simsii ), can face serious trouble due to heavy metal pollution. One such metal, cadmium (Cd), is particularly harmful to these plants. Cd can mess with their growth and how they perform photosynthesis. Not much is known about how rhododendron
Imagine if cancer treatments could be more like a guided missile, hitting only the bad guys while leaving healthy cells unharmed. That's the idea behind antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), which are revolutionizing the way we fight certain cancers, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). An A
Ever wondered if pets can really help kids feel less anxious? Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a special method where kids spend time with animals to feel better. But does it work? Researchers dug into many studies from different sources to find out. While some studies suggest AAT can help reduce an
