NEW: 84 victims identified in sex trafficking bust that shut down 9 Houston bars
NEW: 84 victims identified in sex trafficking bust that shut down 9 Houston bars.....»»
Natural compound found in flowers blocks activity of an enzyme involved in multiple sclerosis and cancer
Scientists have identified a natural compound that halts the process involved in the progression of certain forms of cancer and demyelinating conditions—those that damage the sheath, known as myelin, that surrounds neurons—such as multiple sclero.....»»
Biologist finds new ways to study snake venom
Dutch biologist Mátyás Bittenbinder developed new, non-animal methods to investigate tissue-damaging snake venom. In this way, he hopes to contribute to solutions for victims. Millions of people are bitten by venomous snakes every year. Of these, 4.....»»
India evacuates hundreds of thousands of people and shuts schools as it braces for a tropical storm
Indian authorities have shut schools, evacuated hundreds of thousands of people and canceled trains in parts of the country as rescue teams braced on Thursday for a tropical storm brewing in the Bay of Bengal......»»
Houston helicopter crash victim identified, family loses life during tour
Houston helicopter crash victim identified, family loses life during tour.....»»
Over 200 juveniles shut down NJ hayride, take over nearby Wawa in one night: police
Over 200 juveniles shut down NJ hayride, take over nearby Wawa in one night: police.....»»
NEW: 84 victims identified in sex trafficking bust that shut down 9 Houston bars
NEW: 84 victims identified in sex trafficking bust that shut down 9 Houston bars.....»»
Memphis hotel shut down, declared nuisance after MPD received "nearly 800" calls, DA says
Memphis hotel shut down, declared nuisance after MPD received "nearly 800" calls, DA says.....»»
Half of young adults in UK support prison time for non-consensual condom removal
Almost nine in 10 young adults in the UK believe that removing a condom during sex without the other person's permission is sexual assault, and around half support prison time as a penalty, finds a new study by UCL researchers......»»
Overheard: Celebrate milestones big and small to bring service shop together
"Every little thing can be celebrated — a good month [or] a troublesome car that finally leaves. Go out and buy some ice cream bars and say, 'Guys that Bronco's out of here, let's take a minute and celebrate.' When an employee goes through training.....»»
Protesters demand end to sex trafficking task force in Queens
Protesters demand end to sex trafficking task force in Queens.....»»
New chemical treatment reduces number of plant pores that regulate water loss
Researchers from Nagoya University Institute of Transformative Biomolecules (WPI-ITbM) in Japan and their colleagues have identified and derivatized a chemical compound that effectively regulates the density of stomata in model plants. Stomata are cr.....»»
Pair of ex-Penn State football players to be charged with rape, sex crimes. What we know
Pair of ex-Penn State football players to be charged with rape, sex crimes. What we know.....»»
Carroll Middle School teacher arrested for alleged sex with former student
Carroll Middle School teacher arrested for alleged sex with former student.....»»
Netflix closes its star-studded AAA studio before it announces a game
Netflix has reportedly shut down a star-studded internal studio that was working on a new AAA IP......»»
Archaeologist reveals factors affecting ocher application in ancient burials at Khok Phanom Di
A study by Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Paris published in the International Journal of Osteoarcheology has investigated the link between ocher burials and chronology, age, sex mobility and funerary tradition at the site of Khok Phanom Di (~4000–3500BP), Th.....»»
Discovery of key protein for biosynthesis of plant defense steroids could enhance pest control strategies
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology have identified GAME15 as a key protein that regulates the biosynthesis of both steroidal glycoalkaloids and steroidal saponins in plants of the genus Solanum......»»
Philosopher finds glitch in worldwide patent laws
Dr. Mo Abolkheir, a philosopher specializing in inventions and patents, has identified a logical fallacy—a flawed argument that may appear valid but is based on faulty reasoning—within the law......»»
Feds test whether existing laws can combat surge in fake AI child sex images
Kids defenseless against AI-generated sex images as feds expand crackdown. Cops aren't sure how to protect kids from an ever-escalating rise in fake child sex abuse imagery fueled.....»»
Victims of deadly crash on Eugene"s Northwest Expressway identified
Victims of deadly crash on Eugene"s Northwest Expressway identified.....»»
Victims of Vietnam tycoon"s record scam count losses after sentence
Victims of Vietnam tycoon"s record scam count losses after sentence.....»»