Imagine you're trying to solve a puzzle, but you're missing some pieces. That's kind of what it's like when scientists study progressive multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease that messes with your brain and spinal cord, causing damage to the protective layer around nerve cells. It affects million
President Trump has been talking about expanding America's borders lately. He's mentioned buying Greenland, taking over Canada, and even reclaiming the Panama Canal. This might sound strange coming from someone who promised to close the border. But Trump seems to know that looking inward isn't alway
Extreme weather events are posing serious challenges to frontline clinics, raising questions about their preparedness. A recent survey of 284 clinic staff across the nation revealed that a majority (80. 2%) believe humans are driving climate change. Interestingly, almost half (45. 9%) of them are wo
Ever wondered how learning Mandarin and English at the same time affects a child's language skills? Scientists in Singapore decided to find out. They looked at a group of preschoolers who speak both Mandarin and English. They wanted to see how the kids' skills in one language influenced their skills
President Donald Trump signed an executive order delaying the enforcement of the TikTok ban for 75 days. This move gives him time to assess the national security implications of the app's operations in the U. S. The ban, which makes it illegal to distribute TikTok because of its Chinese ownership, w
Ever thought about computers judging sports? Well, that's exactly what's happening at the X Games! After teaming up with Google, they're rolling out a new AI judging system for ski and snowboard events at the superpipe. This 20-foot-tall freestyle course is usually judged by humans on things like co
Imagine you're looking at a complex map of a 2D world filled with tiny, constantly moving particles. These particles, known as a vector-valued Gaussian Free Field, are not just random dots. They form something called 'exit sets, ' which are special groups of particles that have unexpected properties
When Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Monday, social media buzzed with reactions from celebrities. Stars like Barbra Streisand and Jamie Lee Curtis voiced their disappointment, while others, like rapper Ice-T, had some harsh words for the new administration. Tr
You know how fuel cells use something called a catalyst to make energy? Usually, they use something called a platinum catalyst. But scientists are looking for something better. One option is something called an Fe-N-C catalyst. It's promising, but it doesn't last long enough. So, some smart research
Web-based programs can really help people with mental health issues. But the thing is, many people don't even start or finish these programs. Researchers wanted to know how well an online program called @myTabu worked for people who had committed child sexual abuse or used child sexual exploitation
