Research into how well protected areas stop wildlife loss has grown a lot since 2000, but the picture is still unclear. Most studies use matching techniques to compare places with and without protection, focusing mainly on forest loss as the main measure. Only a single paper even used the Biod
The fight against brucellosis in the Middle East has gone on for years, but data that pinpoints what’s happening right now are still scarce. In southeastern Iran, scientists gathered records from 2019 to 2023 to paint a clearer picture. They examined who is getting sick, how they might have been
East Lansing begins another phase of road repairs starting April 27, but drivers should brace for slowdowns through mid-May. The city plans single-lane closures along Haslett Road between Saginaw Highway and Hagadorn Road. A bigger headache comes May 4–8 when the intersection of Haslett and Hagadorn
When someone is first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, doctors often wonder how the disease will behave in the long run. New research suggests that a simple blood test taken at the start might give clues about future progression. Scientists have noticed for years that people with MS often have unu
The Colorado Avalanche are just one win away from sweeping the Los Angeles Kings in their first-round playoff series. After dominating the first three games, they hold a commanding 3-0 lead. Game 4 kicks off today at Crypto. com Arena in Los Angeles, with puck drop set for 4:30 p. m. ET. Broadcasts
Hospitals often guess which patients might end up back in care after leaving. They look at basic info like age or recent illnesses, but this way misses what really happens when people recover at home. A patient might seem fine on paper but struggle silently in daily life. This is where wearable gadg
The Pokémon world often borrows from real biology, and some moves or traits in the games aren’t as far-fetched as they seem. Take Corsola, for example—the coral-based Pokémon actually reflects how real coral reefs recover from damage. Normal Corsola looks like healthy coral, while the Galarian form
The city’s health office warns that a new, very strong synthetic opioid has appeared in counterfeit pills. The drug, called cychlorphine, is thought to be stronger than fentanyl and caused a fatal overdose earlier this month. Police said it first showed up in 2024 in Florida, then traveled to San Fr
MicroLED TVs promise brighter screens and better colors than older tech like OLEDs or LCDs. But here’s the catch: they’re huge—and expensive. A single 114-inch model costs over $150, 000, making it a luxury for most people. Why can’t these TVs be smaller? Because shrinking the tiny light pixels with
A private event at Trump’s Florida club over the weekend brought together crypto bigwigs and political figures, including the former president himself. The gathering wasn’t just about networking—it was a stage for Trump to defend his stance on crypto regulations. He made it clear that bank lobbyists
