Federal agencies are gearing up for significant changes. The Department of Education is planning to cut nearly half of its workforce. The Department of Veterans Affairs is aiming to reduce its staff by 80, 000 employees. The Social Security Administration is offering buyouts to employees before maki
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a common condition where a nerve in the wrist gets pinched. This can cause pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand and fingers. It's like when you hit your funny bone, but it doesn't go away as quickly. There are several ways to treat this condition. Three traditiona
Rabbits and hares have a unique feature in their skulls. They have holes in their snouts and at the back of their skulls. This is unusual because other herbivores with long snouts don't have these holes. Scientists have been curious about why these holes exist and what purpose they serve. T
The electric vehicle giant, Tesla, has raised concerns about the potential backlash from other countries due to recent tariffs imposed by President Trump. The company highlighted that U. S. exporters are particularly vulnerable when other nations respond to American trade actions. This is not the
The world of fitness is always looking for the best way to build muscle and improve performance. Two popular exercises for targeting the hamstrings are the Romanian deadlift (RDL) and the Nordic hamstring exercise (NHE). A recent investigation dug into how these exercises affect the hamstring muscle
It is no secret that computing is evolving at a rapid pace. One of the latest innovations is a tiny device called a memtransistor. This device is made from a special kind of material called van der Waals heterostructures, which are basically layers of different materials stacked on top of each other
The political landscape of New York is heating up. Andrew Cuomo, former governor, is eyeing a comeback as mayor of New York City. This has sparked a fierce debate about his past policies, especially his stance on sanctuary cities. Cuomo's support for these policies, which offer protection to undocum
Seven & I Holdings, the company behind the 7-Eleven convenience stores, is making big moves. The Japanese company has just appointed its first foreign CEO, Stephen Dacus. This move comes after a tough six months. During this time, the company faced a massive $47 billion takeover bid from Canadian co
Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They gathered to greenlight a bunch of big-ticket items for the town's schools and infrastructure. The total cost? A whopping $15 million. The meeting kicked off at 7:33 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Everyone was there except for Janette Lamoure
DNA nanostructures are usually built using heat and magnesium. But what if you could build them at room temperature with different ions? Scientists have shown that DNA structures can form at constant temperatures, from 4°C to 50°C, using various ions. This means you can create DNA shapes and even 3D
