Scientists discover why damaged nerves struggle to heal

Scientists have identified a protein that acts like a brake on the nervous system’s ability to repair damaged connections. Blocking AHR helped injured nerve fibers regrow and improved movement and…

Air Force rescues Navy crew from damaged helicopter in California desert

The Air Force sent two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters from Nellis AFB to rescue sailors from a disabled Navy helicopter in mountainous terrain.

More than 600 structures damaged in Washington state wildfires

A wildfire burning northwest of downtown Spokane, Washington, has damaged more than 600 structures as officials continue to assess the destruction.

Without this protein, damaged muscle turns to fat and scar tissue

A protein once thought to mainly protect chromosome ends may also be essential for keeping muscle stem cells ready to repair injuries. Researchers found that TRF2 helps these cells maintain…

Iranian bridges severely damaged after sixth night of U.S. strikes

Bridges were severely damaged in Iran after the U.S. military said it completed its sixth consecutive night of strikes against the country. CENTCOM said in a statement posted on X…

Iranian doctor says US strike damaged children’s cancer hospital

Iranians are inspecting the damage from days of US strikes on key cities in the country’s south and west.

‘Every aspect’ of Pacific island damaged or destroyed by Super Typhoon Bavi

Super Typhoon Bavi battered the small Pacific island of Rota, leaving its 2,000 residents without power or running water.