Siblings with unique genetic change help scientists progress drug search for type 1 diabetes Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain new insights that could help progress the search for new treatments in type 1 diabetes. China's cities are sinking below sea level, study finds China's major cities experience elevation loss due to subsidence. In 100 years, a quarter of urban coastal land may be below sea level. Robert Nicholls and researchers emphasize the significance. Manoochehr Shirzaei criticizes inadequate adaptation strategies. Zurui Ao, Xiaomei Hu, and Shengli Tao led the study. Tweaked science textbook diagrams boost student understanding Simple changes to science textbook diagrams can boost undergrads' understanding of biology concepts, a new study shows. |
Heat-Related ER Visits Rose in 2023, CDC Study Finds As record heat enveloped the nation, the rate of emergency room visits increased compared with the previous five years, a sign of the major health risks of high temperatures. Missouri lawmakers vote to expand tax credit-backed private school scholarships Missouri legislators voted Thursday in favor of a bill to expand private school scholarships. If enacted, it would allow up to $6,375 in spending per child. Opinion: The decline in American life expectancy harms more than our health This alarming trend, which began before COVID, fuels a deadly cycle of a sick workforce and weakened economy. Live coverage: SpaceX to launch 23 Starlink satellites on Falcon 9 flight from Cape Canaveral The mission comes a day after launching 23 Starlink satellites from Launch Complex 39A. Liftoff of the Starlink 6-52 mission from Space Launch Complex 40 at 6:40 p.m. EDT (2240 UTC). |