Ever heard of Suaeda fruticosa? It's a special plant from the Cholistan desert that’s been used for ages to treat swelling and pain. Scientists decided to testing how well an alcohol extract of this plant (Et-SF) works against pain, inflammation, and swollen joints in rats. They found that Et-SF has
2024 was a rollercoaster year for New York sports. The Yankees and Mets had exciting playoff runs, but neither team could bring a championship home. The Liberty finally ended their long drought in the WNBA. Meanwhile, the Knicks had a promising playoff run and the Jets and Giants faced tough seasons
As the world shifts towards using more biodegradable and bio-based plastics, it's crucial to understand how these tiny pieces, known as microplastics, affect plants and animals. Plant lovers, beware! High doses of polylactic acid (PLA) microplastics can cut down on nitrogen and biomass in plants and
In the world of MAGA supporters, a storm is brewing over Elon Musk's stance on H-1B visas. Some influential figures online are accusing Musk of using his social media platform to punish those who disagree with his support for the visas. Musk, who was chosen to lead President-elect Donald Trump's Dep
The baseball world got some big news just before the year ended. Corbin Burnes, the Orioles' top pitcher from 2024, will not be returning to the team in 2025. He signed a huge six-year $210 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. This move doesn't come as a huge shock. The Orioles' general m
The College Football Playoff (CFP) is heating up! With the first round done and dusted, we're left with eight teams fighting for the national title. Let's look at who our experts think will come out on top. Notre Dame kicked off the action with a win over Indiana. Penn State dominated SMU, and Texa
Ethereum runs on a peer-to-peer network that's crucial for its security, user privacy, and network availability. Knowing how this network looks (its topology) is a big deal, but it's hard to figure out because the information is buried deep inside individual network nodes. This is where TopoShot com
Imagine you’re flying on an Azerbaijan Airlines plane on Christmas Day. Suddenly, a loud bang echoes, and the plane starts acting strangely. Passenger Subhonkul Rakhimov described it as “behaving unnaturally. ” Why did this happen? Early investigations suggest “physical and technical external interf
The Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys have released their final injury reports ahead of their Week 17 matchup. The Eagles have ruled out quarterback Jalen Hurts, running back Will Shipley, and wide receiver Britain Covey due to injuries. Hurts, who suffered a concussion in Week 16, will likely
Get ready for some history-making plays at the Alamo Bowl! Brigham Young University's football team is set to face off against Colorado this Saturday, and several players are just a few yards or points away from breaking records. Quarterback Jake Retzlaff is closing in on a huge milestone. If he th
