Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, has sparked a wave of protests across the United States. People are rallying to demand his release. Khalil was arrested at his apartment by federal immigration agents. They claimed his student visa was being revoked. This is de
Ukraine is eager for answers as military leaders from over 30 countries gather in Paris. The goal? To form a united force to stop future Russian aggression. This meeting is a big deal. It's the result of France and Britain's efforts to rally nations under a so-called “coalition of the willing” to pr
Metro Detroit is in for a treat this week with temperatures soaring well above average. Monday saw temperatures in the mid-60s, which is about 20 degrees higher than usual for this time of year. This warm spell is a bit of a tease, as temperatures typically this high are more common in late April or
Athletes pushing their bodies to the limit can sometimes lead to cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). These issues affect the heart and blood vessels, making early detection crucial. A new method has been developed to spot these problems using artificial intelligence. This method uses a special kind of a
RSV, or Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a big deal for seniors. It can cause serious breathing problems, leading to hospital visits and even death. Lately, three new vaccines have been approved for older adults. But will they take them? That's the question. To figure this out, we need to lo
In the world of coal mining, keeping miners safe from harmful dust is a big deal. One of the challenges is figuring out how much silica is in the air. Special devices called continuous personal dust monitors (CPDM) are used to collect dust samples from miners' breathing zones. However, the way th
Ever wondered how mice know if they are going to be boys or girls? It all starts with something called primordial germ cells (PGCs). These are like the building blocks for eggs and sperm. They hang out in the embryo and eventually become either an egg or a sperm cell. But how do they decide? It'
The Department of Homeland Security has a new game plan. Kristi Noem, the head honcho, has just announced some big changes. The first big change is that the agency in charge of immigration enforcement has a new boss. The new acting director is Todd Lyons, who used to be the assistant director of
Matthew McConaughey's return to acting was a bit bumpy. He showed up on the set of "The Rivals of Amziah King" with a swollen eye from a bee sting. He even joked about it. He was nervous, but he wasn't the only one. The whole crew was feeling it too. McConaughey had taken a break from acting for si
Neutron stars are the remnants of massive stars that have gone supernova. These dense, compact objects are fascinating because they can emit both gravitational waves and gamma rays. This double act of signals is a big deal for scientists. In 2017, two detectors, Fermi-GBM and INTEGRAL SPI-ACS, pick
