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Why Batteries Come in So Many Sizes and Shapes

Batteries are made in certain sizes and shapes for reasons of cost and manufacturability, but in other cases because of legacy manufacturing processes. Market demand also plays a role. read more

This Bag of Cells Could Grow New Livers Inside of People

For the first time, scientists are attempting to grow a new, miniature liver inside of a person. It sounds like science fiction; in fact, the idea was the plot of a Grey’s Anatomy episode that aired ... read more

A Mutation Story:

What was puzzling was why sickle cell anemia was so prevalent in some African populations ... These sickled cells become stuck in small blood vessels, causing a "crisis" of pain, fever, swelling ... read more

Exploring why viruses cause lesions and rashes

Early in 2024, reports of a fatal case of Alaskapox were circulating in the news. A little-known virus with few cases to its name, Alaskapox virus triggers the eruption of 1 or more skin lesions on ... read more

Why do we die? The latest on aging and immortality from a Nobel Prize-winning scientist

In a new book, molecular biologist Venki Ramakrishnan raises critical questions about the societal, political and ethical costs of attempts to live forever. read more

Why Kate Middleton and Other Cancer Patients Require More Than One Treatment

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, announced she had cancer last month. Many cancer patients undergo surgery, chemotherapy and other treatments in combination ... read more

Eating while working? Why it’s bad for your health – The Farm at San Benito doctor

According to doctor Michelle Domalaon of The Farm at San Benito, healthy food is not enough. To achieve one’s fitness goals, she said one should also change one’s attitude toward consuming food. read more

Viewpoint: Why D.C. needs to approve stand-alone ‘small cell’ 5G towers

Success now and in the future depends on connectivity — better wired and wireless broadband. Here in Washington, D.C., efforts led by Mayor Muriel Bowser have strengthened mobile connections in ... read more

Maynard James Keenan Explains His Harsh Anti-Cell Phone Policy

In a recent interview, Maynard James Keenan explained his long-standing policy of limiting cell phone use at his shows. read more

Why April is the month for gardeners to start planting

The only caveat concerns fruiting nightshades, which means tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants; those you will want to delay planting until the end of the month, ... read more

Why so many corrections jobs go unfilled: prison culture needs changing

Why are correctional positions so hard to fill? Salary ... calling them “inmates” or “offenders.” They can refer to cells as “rooms.” These adjustments may seem trivial, but words ... read more

Does Sourdough Bread Contain Gluten (And Why It's Good For Sensitive Stomachs)

If you're gluten-intolerant, you likely stay away from bread made with wheat. Depending on the starter, however, sourdough may be an exception. read more