Geoffroy's cat, a small wild feline from South America, has a forepaw built for both running and climbing. This makes it a bit of a mystery. Scientists wanted to understand how its muscles work and how they compare to other cats and similar animals. They studied three adult Geoffroy's cats. They ca
Recent events in the true crime world have sparked significant interest. Bryan Kohberger, a name that has been making headlines, is reportedly trying to connect with infamous serial killers while in custody. This unusual behavior raises questions about his motives and mental state. Meanwhile, Luigi
Have you ever wondered how some germs manage to hide from the body's defenses? Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. capri (Mmc) is a tiny, cell wall-less bacterium that can cause disease in goats and cattle. It has a clever trick: it can switch on and off a sugar-like coating called capsular polysaccharide (C
This weekend, the night sky is set to put on a show with the Geminid meteor shower reaching its peak. This event is a big deal for people who love watching the stars. Expect to see lots of meteors, including some super bright ones called fireballs, lighting up the sky. The best time to watch is fro
Hallux valgus, or a crooked big toe, is a common foot problem. It can make walking painful and affect daily life. Doctors often suggest surgery to fix it. Two common methods are Scarf osteotomy and Scarf with Akin osteotomy. A recent study compared these two methods in a group of 148 patients. Most
The U. S. has introduced a new visa option for wealthy individuals and companies. This visa, called the gold card, allows foreigners to gain legal residency in the U. S. by paying a large sum of money. The process is much faster than traditional visas, taking only weeks instead of years. To get a g
Disney's future is up in the air, and Dana Walden is in the mix. She's one of the top contenders to take over from Bob Iger as CEO. But she's not the only one in the running. Josh D'Amaro, who heads up the parks division, is also a strong candidate. Walden says it's not a competition, though. She's
Aroostook County just got its earliest big snowfall in three years. It started late Wednesday afternoon and kept going into Thursday morning. Some places got more than 8 inches of snow. Snowstorms are usual in northern Maine, but big snowfall before December holidays has been rare lately. Some peop
Baltimore is getting ready for a huge event: the Army-Navy game. This game is a big deal, and it's not just about football. It's about money and how people see the city. Lots of visitors will come to Baltimore for the game. They will stay in hotels, eat at restaurants, and shop. This means a lot of
Howard Marks, a big name in finance, thinks the Federal Reserve might be messing with interest rates too much. He reckons that when the Fed plays around with rates, people start taking bigger risks with their money. Right now, he doesn't see why rates need to go much lower. In a chat with Bloomberg
