A stiff defense: Physical rigidity of healthy gum tissue found to shield against chronic periodontal inflammation

Periodontitis is a serious chronic inflammatory form of gum disease that affects millions worldwide. It can lead to tooth ...

Python scales host microstructures that block bacterial biofilms—revealing potential for antimicrobial materials

Materials inspired by nature, or biomimetic materials, are nothing new. Scientists have designed water-resistant materials ...
Consumer Reports

Can Using Gas With 15 Percent Ethanol Damage Your Car?

You might have noticed that some gas stations occasionally offer specials on unleaded 88 octane gas—also known as E15—which contains 15 percent ethanol. Ethanol is an alcohol that’s derived from corn.
Baltimore Ravens

Highlight: Derrick Henry Delivers Monster Stiff Arm vs. Packers

RB Derrick Henry picks up 9 yards after shoving a Packers defender to the ground. Watch QB Lamar Jackson's top plays from the AFC North title game against the Steelers. Watch RB Derrick Henry's top ...
CNET

Stop Guessing These Letters in Wordle—And Start Using These Instead

If your starter word contains a rarely used letter, rethink your strategy. Here are the most commonly used letters in the alphabet. CNET editor Gael Fashingbauer Cooper, a journalist and pop-culture ...
CNBC

A stress-free guide to credit cards: How to use them responsibly

Some of the Capital One offers mentioned below are not currently available. Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. There are a lot of perks that ...