The modern power grid is under pressure. It has to handle more complex disturbances than ever before. This is due to the rise of renewable energy sources and the increased use of advanced electronics. These factors lead to voltage sags, swells, and harmonics. These issues can harm equipment and disrupt the system's reliability. A new solution has been proposed t...
A big win for educators in Berkeley County! College Park Middle School just scored a massive grant from the South Carolina Department of Education. This isn't just any grant—it's the Strategic Compensation Pilot Grant, and it's worth up to $199, 800. The grant is all about shaking up how teachers get paid. It's designed to reward teachers who really make a difference...
Chinese firms have been making waves in the global market by acquiring international tech resources. This has boosted their production efficiency and expanded their reach. The strategy involves mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and it's got everyone talking. The key to their success? Smart hiring strategies. The workforce is the backbone of any company. When i...
On February 17, a Delta Air Lines flight took a dramatic turn during landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The plane, a CRJ900 twin-jet, flipped over after a rough landing. All 80 people on board, including four crew members, survived, but 21 passengers were taken to the hospital. The incident was captured on video, showing the plane's rear landing gear c...
The tech industry is facing a significant challenge. Giant corporations are profiting from the ideas of artists, academics, and journalists without seeking permission or offering compensation. This issue is not new, and it's not limited to one company. OpenAI, for instance, has been in the spotlight for using content from various creators to develop their product, Ch...
Imagine this: you're all set for a weekend of online gaming. Then, without warning, PSN goes dark for a full day. Not cool, right? It's not the first time this has happened, but Sony's explanation was a bit too vague. They said there was an "operational issue" with network services. In plain terms, something broke, and they had to fix it. PSN was down for...
In the ever-evolving world of science, one thing is clear: research comes with costs. These costs don't just include buying lab equipment or paying for materials. There's another, often overlooked, cost: the time and effort researchers put into reviewing each others' studies. In the academic world, this review is typically done on a volunteer basis. You heard right ...
Kids in tough spots often get the short end of the stick, especially when it comes to violence, despite it being known that violence disproportionately affects marginalized communities. Help is supposed to be available through Crime Victim Compensation (CVC), in Canada and the United States. Victims of crime and their families are supposed to get financial help...
In the world of science, it's not just about the discovery—it's about who profits from it. Journals, the gatekeepers of scientific knowledge, often prioritize their own gains. Authors, who spend countless hours on research, face a harsh reality: they must pay to play. This comes in the form of article processing charges (APCs) or buying their own published work later...
As we grow older, our brains change in interesting ways. They still function well thanks to a mix of local and long-distance connections. These connections help the brain process information both locally and across different areas. But as time passes, these connections can weaken, which might affect how well the brain works overall. Even with these changes, our brai...