Meet Marc Barthelemy, a physicist at Paris-Saclay University in France, who's shaken up the way we look at chess. Instead of just focusing on algorithms and AI, he's treating chess like a complex system. In a recent paper for Physical Review E, he created a special metric to predict those game-chang
David Fincher's 2007 crime thriller, "Zodiac", tells the story of detectives and reporters hunting down the infamous Zodiac Killer. Despite its high praise for historical accuracy, there's one mistake that sticks out like a sore thumb. Former homicide detective Pat Postiglione pointed out a crucial
The internet is buzzing with claims about "autism detox treatments, " promising to remove heavy metals and reverse autism diagnoses. These products, often made with zeolite, are targeted at kids and come in forms like tinctures and sprays. The FDA isn't buying it—they warn that these treatments aren
Ever heard of a tumor that sounds like something from a mystery novel? A solitary plasmacytoma is just that. It's a unusual tumor where malignant plasma cells cluster in one spot, either in soft tissue or bone, without causing any wider trouble in the body. Doctors took a step back and reviewed old
Electrochemical reduction is an exciting way to tackle chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater. This method uses special processes like direct electron transfer and active hydrogen to break down these stubborn pollutants. Scientists are digging into how the structure of these pollutants affects how
Ever wondered why some plants seem to grow better in certain places than others? Let's take a closer look at a group of plants called Achillea, which are part of the Asteraceae family. These plants come in different forms, including some that have extra sets of chromosomes, known as polyploids. Res
Scientists have found a simple and effective way to create special molecules called bridged biaryls. They did this by combining alcohols with a specific type of biaryl oxazepine that has fluoroalkyl groups attached. Using a catalyst called chiral phosphoric acid, they were able to add the alcohols t
Just before Donald Trump took over, the Department of Education announced a $75 million grant to attract and keep more nonwhite teachers. This program, called Supporting Effective Educator Development, is about boosting “educator diversity. ” Some believe students of color need teachers who come fro
Richard Keys has dropped a bombshell, claiming that Ruben Amorim, the current manager of Manchester United, might be on his way out. Apparently, Amorim's arrival didn't bring the swift turnaround everyone hoped for after Erik ten Hag's departure. The team, plagued by internal struggles, hasn't seen
Buffalo and Sauk Rapids-Rice boys basketball teams battled it out in a double overtime game on Wednesday. The original game was planned for Tuesday but was rescheduled. The final score was 90-87 in favor of Buffalo. Over in the hockey rink, Cathedral crushed Princeton with a 7-5 win. John Hirschfeld
