Value in unusual type of plant material
Scientists have shown that a recently-discovered variety of lignin called catechyl lignin (C-lignin) has attributes that could make it well-suited as the starting point...
Digital IDs Are More Dangerous Than You Think
Opinion: Digital identification systems are meant to aid the marginalized. Actually, they're ripe for abuse.
How to Lock and Unlock Your Chase Credit Card
If you’ve ever temporarily lost your credit card and panic-canceled your account, Chase is now offering credit card users an alternative: You can lock...
Rat Version of Hepatitis E Detected in a Human for the First Time
A 56-year-old man from Hong Kong has contracted the rat-specific version of hepatitis E, something never observed before in a human patient. Health officials...
This Dark and Stormy Week Calls for a Dark ‘n’ Stormy Cocktail
Happy weekend, everyone, and welcome back to 3-Ingredient Happy Hour, the weekly drink column featuring super simple yet delicious libations. This week we’re making...
Improved In vivo imaging of atherosclerotic plaque development
Researchers have developed a method for quantitatively assessing atherosclerotic plaque buildup in mice. They transplanted X-ray-irradiated low-density-lipoprotein-knockout mice with bone marrow cells expressing near-infrared...
Hidden health problems can appear up to two years after elective hip surgeries
Up to two years following elective, arthroscopic hip surgery, a substantial proportion of patients reported troubling new health issues ranging from sleep problems, to...
The Blasey Ford-Kavanaugh Hearings Through the Lens of One Woman
When Christine Blasey Ford spoke to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday morning, Erin Schaff was one of the few photographers in the room
From ‘Forever’ to ‘Atlanta,’ Do Standalone Episodes Hurt or Help Their Shows?
The phenomenon has become more frequent in recent years—but while they're always enjoyable, they may be undermining the shows they're part of.
These Cheddar Biscuits are Better Than Red Lobster’s
Unless you are devoid of tastebuds and a heart, you probably love a bread basket. A good complimentary bread, served before the meal, does...