A team of scientists aboard a research vessel in Antarctica made an unexpected discovery when a 510-square-kilometer iceberg broke off and revealed a thriving ecosystem beneath the ice. Led by Patricia Esquete, a marine biologist at Universidade de Aveiro in Portugal, the expedition was initially restricted to a smaller area due to excessive sea ice … Read more
Access to a webpage has been denied due to concerns about the use of automation tools. This issue can arise from several reasons, including: * Disabled or blocked JavaScript in the browser * Cookies not being supported by the browser * Browser extensions that block ads are interfering with cookie loading To resolve this issue, … Read more
Age-related brain diseases like stroke, dementia, and depression can be debilitating. However, research has identified 17 modifiable risk factors that can lower the risk of these conditions. A new systematic review found that modifying any one of these risk factors can reduce the risk of all three. Researchers at Mass General Brigham identified 17 shared … Read more
Auburn basketball head coach Bruce Pearl has had a lasting impact on his players, including former manager Michael Poll. Poll credits Pearl with transforming his life, from working in the food court to becoming a vital team manager at UW-Milwaukee. Their bond grew through shared experiences, including trips to major basketball events like the Final … Read more
Rabea Rogge, a 29-year-old robotics researcher from Berlin, has made history as the first German woman to venture into space. Rogge spent four days aboard the SpaceX Dragon capsule in an orbit over the Earth’s polar regions. The mission, called Fram2, was privately commissioned by billionaire Chun Wang and included three other travelers: Norwegian film … Read more
Magnesium is an essential mineral found naturally in a variety of foods, including nuts, seeds, legumes, whole grains, and leafy green vegetables. It plays a critical role in supporting healthy muscle and nerve function, as well as maintaining a well-functioning cardiovascular system. Most people in the U.S. get enough magnesium through their regular diet. However, … Read more
Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, may be stepping away from his role in the Trump administration, but his influence on the government is likely to persist long after he leaves. Musk has built a network of allies within the bureaucracy, including dozens of long-term political appointees and influential chief information officers at powerful agencies. These … Read more
Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a contagious respiratory illness that can cause severe and continuous coughing fits, even in infants on ventilators. In Louisiana, two infants have died of pertussis in the past six months, with 110 cases reported so far this year. This outbreak is part of a larger trend, with over … Read more
A recent surge in whooping cough cases has resulted in two infant deaths in Louisiana, sparking concerns about vaccine-preventable illnesses spreading across the country. The state’s health department reported 110 cases so far this year, a significant increase from last year’s 154 cases. The US is experiencing a similar trend, with cases rising nationwide after … Read more
Bruce Pearl and Todd Golden are set for a reunion when their teams meet in the semifinals of the NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Championship (Final Four). The two coaches have remained close friends since they played together on the Maccabi Games team in 2006, in Australia. Golden now serves as the head coach of … Read more