In the South, the ice and snow from a recent winter storm have started to melt away. Duke Energy reports that electricity has been restored in parts of North Carolina and South Carolina. These areas had lost power for several days due to the storm. In Atlanta, flight schedules are returning to norma
Scientists are testing an innovative way to regenerate fat tissue using a biodegradable implant and stem cells. The implant, made of poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) mesh and a collagen sponge (CS), is seeded with adipose-derived stem cells (ASCs) known for their impressive ability to multiply and transfor
Graphene-based supercapacitors are impressive in storing energy. But understanding how ions interact at the nanoscale with graphene is still puzzling scientists. To solve this, researchers used two types of graphene field-effect transistors (GFETs), one with no substrate (SF-GFETs) and another with
In late 2024, a significant bill was introduced in Congress by Illinois representative Robin Kelly. The Fueling Optimal Outcomes through Diet (FOOD) for Health Act aims to boost access to healthy food and reduce healthcare costs. This bill allocates $20 million to support Food is Medicine programs,
Willows are becoming quite popular for big ecosystem recovery projects. But there's a question: which size of willow cuttings fares best when planted in the field? Scientists compared the survival of willow cuttings from different places, diameters, and lengths over two growing seasons in Alberta, C
It's been a rough few months for the U. K. government's budget plans. Since the Labour party unveiled their first budget back in October, the costs of borrowing money have been climbing fast. The problem? Investors are losing confidence, and that means the government has to pay more to borrow money.
President Joe Biden had a chat with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. The White House shared that they discussed efforts to reach a deal to stop fighting in Gaza and bring home the remaining hostages. Biden emphasized the urgency of a ceasefire and the need to increase humanitaria
Earlier this week, singer Jhene Aiko shared some heartbreaking news on social media. Her Los Angeles home was destroyed by the recent wildfires. She posted a photo of the remains with a touching message, "Sorry we couldn't save you. Thank you for the memories. And thank God no one was inside. " Whil
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Blue Origin, has set his sights on a challenging goal: landing the New Glenn rocket after its first orbital flight. This might seem a bit crazy, as Bezos himself admits, "It's kind of insane to try and land the booster. " Most rocket companies opt for a safer approach, lik
Leslie Charleson, who played Monica Quartermaine on the beloved soap opera "General Hospital, " passed away at the age of 79 on Sunday morning. Her longtime friend and show executive producer, Frank Valentini, shared the news. "It's a heavy blow, " he said. "Leslie was like a beloved matriarch to al
