The movie Sinners, a vampire film with a budget over 90 million dollars, had a strong start in its previews. It earned 4. 7 million dollars on Thursday night alone, with showings beginning at 3 PM. The audience response was overwhelmingly positive, with a 5-star rating on PostTrak and an 80% definit
In the world of viruses, canine coronavirus (CCoV) might not grab headlines like its human counterparts. However, it's a serious issue for dogs, causing nasty symptoms like severe stomach problems, diarrhea, and vomiting. This virus isn't new, but its presence in Yulin, a city in southern China, is
Mountains are key players in keeping Earth's life-support systems running. They are home to a wide range of plants and animals. But they are also in big trouble. The planet is heating up, and these ecosystems are feeling the heat. The big question is: how will they react to these temperature changes
The Serra do Aracá region, located in the northwestern part of the Brazilian Amazon, is a hotspot for bird diversity. This area is home to a wide variety of vegetation types, including white sand forests, campinas, terra firme forests, flooded forests, montane forests, and tepuis. These different ha
The bigfin reef squid, known as Sepioteuthis lessoniana, is a fascinating creature. It has a unique organ called the accessory nidamental gland. This gland is a hotspot for many microbes. The gland plays a crucial role in the squid's reproductive cycle. Scientists are curious about how these mic
The space agency, NASA, has recently seen a significant change in its leadership focused on diversity efforts. Neela Rajendra, who was leading the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has been let go. This decision comes after a series of events that atte
Huang-Huai goats are a breed that hails from China's Huang-Huai Plain. They are famous for their ability to reproduce frequently, their tasty meat, and their high-quality leather. These goats are quite the breeders. They have a constant breeding cycle that lasts between 19 and 23 days. Their pregnan
A significant change occurred in the U. S. Navy over the weekend. Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield, the sole female representative on NATO's military committee, was dismissed. The Trump administration did not provide a clear reason for her removal. However, it is believed to be linked to her support
For a while now, there has been a push to make classrooms more welcoming. This includes addressing microaggressions, which are subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions. A group of health educators came up with a unique way to tackle this issue. They created workshops focused o
The U. S. Naval Academy's Nimitz Library in Annapolis, Maryland, recently made headlines. The library removed 381 books. These books covered topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The removal happened in the first week of April. The decision came after a directive from the Defense S
