One of the police officers accused of using excessive force in a Virginia traffic stop has been fired following an investigation, the town manager said late Sunday.
Gut epithelium muscles up against infection
To maximize absorption of nutrients from the diet, the intestinal mucous membrane has a large surface area. However, this also makes it vulnerable to attack from aggressive gut microbes. A new study by Uppsala University researchers now shows that the surface layer of the mucosa, known as the epithelium, can rapidly contract when it recognizes …
New mechanism identified behind blindness in older adults
Using laboratory-grown roundworms as well as human and mouse eye tissue, University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers have identified a new potential mechanism for age-related macular degeneration—the leading cause of blindness among older adults. The UMSOM researchers say that the findings suggest a new and distinct cause that is different from the previous …
A Push to Move the Golf Course Atop a Native American ‘Stonehenge’
Historians hoping to preserve the ancient Octagon Earthworks in Newark, Ohio, as a UNESCO World Heritage site face a problem: the golf club that leases the property.
A Push to Move the Golf Course Atop a Native American ‘Stonehenge’
Historians hoping to preserve the ancient Octagon Earthworks in Newark, Ohio, as a UNESCO World Heritage site face a problem: the golf club that leases the property.
This incredible Dell XPS 13 deal slashed $450 off the price tag today!
The Dell XPS 13, a laptop that focuses on both form and function, is currently $450 off from Dell, lowering its price to $900 from its original price of $1,350.
The best British TV shows on Netflix right now
Our friends across the pond produce some of the best television in the world. We’ve gone the extra kilometre to bring you the best British TV shows on Netflix.
From William and Harry, Loving but Separate Tributes to Prince Philip
The brothers paid homage to the Duke of Edinburgh’s service to the nation and to the Queen, but also shared personal memories of their grandfather.
Corporate Leaders Discuss How to Address Georgia’s Voting Laws
A coalition of 60 law firms has joined business leaders about the need for companies to use their clout to oppose state legislation that would make it harder to vote.
Better, Stronger, Faster
Today’s top athletes aren’t just good. More often than not, they’re statistically and objectively better than athletes of the past. Why? The answer isn’t that humans born today are inherently stronger, faster, or more athletic than earlier generations; it’s that we have better technology today.