Wayne Adam Ford's chilling words, "I hurt some people, " opened the door to a dark world. This world was explored by a Southern California author who spent years investigating Ford's deadly compulsion. The author's book, "Body Parts: A Serial Killer's Deadly Compulsions, " sheds new light on Ford's
Smartphones have become a big part of our daily lives. We use them for everything from chatting with friends to playing games and scrolling through social media. But have you ever wondered if all that screen time is affecting your mental health? Researchers wanted to find out if reducing smartphone
The Bachelor franchise, a long-running reality TV series, is facing serious issues behind the scenes. Recently, the show's crew members have been let go, leaving many feeling shocked and uncertain about their futures. This comes after a series of controversial decisions made by the show's current le
Heavy metals like copper and lead are big troublemakers in wastewater. They can cause serious health issues and environmental damage. So, scientists are always looking for better ways to remove these nasty pollutants. One promising method is called capacitive deionization (CDI). This process uses sp
Imagine this: A chemist messes up data, and suddenly, schools are in a pickle. Back in December 2024, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) discovered that not one, but two chemists had tampered with quality control data. This mess-up affected the testing method used to ch
Imagine a world where waste materials are transformed into something strong and useful. That's exactly what happened when researchers decided to tackle two problems at once: the massive piles of lithium slag (LS) and the need to improve recycled concrete's strength after it's been exposed to high te
Mid-Missouri has been experiencing some seriously chilly temperatures. It's not just cold, it's record-breaking cold. Two records have been shattered. The first one was for the coldest high temperature in the afternoon. The old record was 15 degrees set way back in 1929. But yesterday, the temp
The Medicaid program, a lifeline for many low-income Americans, finds itself in a political tug-of-war. President Trump recently made a bold statement, assuring viewers on Fox News that he would not allow cuts to Medicaid. He confidently declared, "Medicare, Medicaid — none of that stuff is going to
February is a tough month for the family of Dennis Wustenhoff. It's been 35 years since the Suffolk police narcotics detective was killed in a bombing. The anniversary is a reminder of the pain and frustration that his family still feels. The family is still waiting for justice. Dennis W
Environmental policy changes are a big deal in modern democracies. These changes have been happening a lot and are getting noticed. But why do these changes happen? There are a lot of different ideas about what causes them. Some people think it's because of what the public wants. Others point t
