Starbucks has decided to end its open door policy. This means that customers will now need to buy something to use the bathroom or hang out in the cafes. The company is hoping this will improve the experience for paying customers and employees. This change comes after years of allowing everyone to u
At this year's CES in Las Vegas, TV companies are showing off software and AI features, not the hardware we'd expect. LG's new "AI Remote" is a prime example. While they market it as a cool feature, this remote lacks a simple input button, making it harder to use. The Holy Grail for TVs should be to
David Farrington, a notable criminologist, discussed the power of the longitudinal-experimental design in understanding and tackling criminal behavior. The Cambridge-Somerville Youth Study, launched in 1935, holds the distinction of being the first ever randomized controlled trial in criminology. Th
Do you ever wonder why a 5-year-old girl was placed with a father who had a history of violent crimes? This is the question that has been nagging at us since Harmony Montgomery's tragic death. The highest court in Massachusetts, the Supreme Judicial Court (SJC), is about to hear a case that could sh
Religiosity, which encompasses various practices like observance, personal beliefs, meditation, and community engagement, has been linked to better health and even shorter lifespans. But what's the science behind all this? Researchers are particularly interested in telomeres, tiny bits on the end of
Imagine finding out that the cold medicine you bought might be contaminated. That's what happened to some Costco customers who purchased Kirkland Signature's Severe Cold & Flu Plus Congestion. The problem? It could contain foreign materials. The recall, announced on Costco's website, affects a speci
Cancer has this unique friend called telomerase, which is pretty active in cancer cells. Telomerase is like a tiny machine with a reverse transcriptase and something called human telomerase RNA (hTR). We usually spot telomerase by its activity in tissues or single cells, but that's not the whole sto
In the world of clinical trials, making participants happy is just as important as finding the right cure. But what makes patients satisfied? You might think it's all about the medicine, but there's more to it. Imagine you're at the dentist. You'd be happier if the staff were friendly, right? The s
DNA isn't just a straight line of code; it's a twisted, intertwined helix. This twist, or DNA topology, affects almost every DNA reaction in living cells. The key players managing this twist are DNA topoisomerases. While we’ve learned a lot about these enzymes in bacteria and more complex life forms
Grubhub has agreed to pay a hefty $25 million to settle a lawsuit with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The food delivery giant was accused of tricking customers and drivers, while also damaging the reputation of restaurants. So, what exactly did Grubhub do wrong? First off, they were hiding the
