The Sun periodically ejects huge bubbles of plasma[1] from its surface that contain an intense magnetic field. These events are called coronal mass ejections[2], or CMEs. When two of these ejections collide, they can generate powerful geomagnetic storms that can lead to beautiful auroras but may disrupt satellites and GPS back on Earth.
On May...
Cancer arises when your cells grow uncontrollably and refuse to die[1] when they should. Normally, your body is equipped with regulatory processes to prevent this chaos. One such mechanism involves a protein called p53[2]. Often dubbed the “guardian of the genome[3],” this protein plays a pivotal role in ensuring that your cells grow,...
Traumatic brain injury[1] is a leading cause of death and disability[2] in the world. Blunt force trauma to the brain, often from a bad fall or traffic accident, accounts for the deaths of over 61,000 Americans[3] each year. Over 80,000 will develop some long-term disability.
While much of the physical brain damage occurs instantly – called...
Restrictions on medical care for transgender youth assume that without the ability to medically transition, trans people will vanish.
As of 2024, 26 U.S. states[1] have banned gender-affirming care for young people. Less than a month into office, President Donald Trump issued numerous executive orders targeting transgender people, including a...