As President Trump prepares to step back into the White House, Los Angeles is stepping up to shield its immigrant community and LGBTQ students. The city council made a significant move by designating LA as a "sanctuary city, " which means local resources won’t be used to enforce federal immigration
Finland has expressed serious concerns about the vulnerability of undersea internet cables connecting Europe. Following an incident where a cable connecting Santahamina, near Helsinki, to Rostock, Germany, was damaged, Defense Minister Antti Häkkänen emphasized the need for greater protection from p
Meet Michael Miller, the CEO of Genesee & Wyoming, the biggest shortline railroad operator. He's got a wake-up call for the industry. "It's time to get moving, " he said at a recent conference. With 125 years under their belt, these railroads can't rely on old tricks to stay profitable. They must bl
Imagine a tiny piece of plastic, so small you can't even see it with your eyes. These are nanoplastics, and they're a big problem in our waterways. A recent study looked at what happens when zebrafish swim in water filled with these tiny plastics for just 96 hours. In males, the tiny plastics messe
Who do you trust? That question's been on a lot of minds since the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists used to be at the top of the list, but now, things have changed. According to a recent study, people's faith in scientists dropped from 87% to a low of 73% during the health crisis. Ouch! But why the dro
Traffic congestion is a massive headache for cities around the world. Traditional toll systems try to ease this problem with static pricing, but they fall short when traffic demand changes. So, what’s the solution? A new approach using artificial intelligence might be the answer. Scientists have be
Ever wondered how some old ideas can help us understand modern mental health issues? Let's dive into the thoughts of Antonio Gramsci and Walter Benjamin, two thinkers from the past who might have something valuable to say about today's mental health reforms. Antonio Gramsci, an Italian who lived a
You might have heard that China has a big plan. They’re thinking about giving local governments some cash early for big projects. This money comes in the form of special bonds. Normally, the government decides how much debt these local folks can take on in the fourth quarter. But this time, they mig
Let's talk about secure enclaves. These are like safe zones in computers where sensitive programs can hide. The problem is, even these safe zones can be tricked with sneaky attacks called transient execution attacks. Full separation from the rest of the computer isn't the best idea because it slows
Russia has carried out its biggest air attack on Ukraine in months, targeting energy infrastructure and causing widespread damage. The assault hit major cities like Odesa, Dnipro, and Rivne, with Kyiv residents taking shelter in the metro. Two people were killed in Mykolaiv, six injured, including t
