Eugene Hurd keeps scrubbing his bathroom, but no amount of bleach or sprays can clear what he believes is mold growing steadily behind his toilet. It started small but now spreads, despite his weekly cleaning routine. Antibacterial wipes, heavy-duty cleaners, even lemon-scented sprays—nothing change
Every year, students in Charleston learn how to build robots that swim underwater. Their toolkit includes PVC pipes, wires, and small motors to craft gadgets that can navigate pools and race against other schools. The program started small but now has three times as many participants as it did a few
Emma Scales had big dreams when she chose science as her path. Growing up near the coast in New Jersey, she loved the ocean and decided to study how tiny living things inside fungi can help food grow better. Now studying as a PhD student at Cornell University, she’s seen firsthand how research labs
Every three years, a city in the U. S. gets to host the National Folk Festival, and Jackson, Mississippi is getting its second chance. Starting in November 2026, the event will bring together around 300 artists, including musicians, dancers, and storytellers, for a three-day celebration of American
Erling Braut Haaland first drew breath in Leeds, England, where his father, Alf-Inge Haaland, was playing Premier League football at the time. Yet his identity is more closely tied to Bryne, a quiet coastal town in Norway chosen by his parents as their permanent home when he was just three years old
Elite wrestlers undergo intense training that changes their hearts in ways scientists are just beginning to understand. Researchers examined how the heart’s shape and electrical signals shift after years of grappling, paying special attention to differences between men and women. The study looked
Encantos Media, a studio from Culver City, has spent the last decade turning a simple idea into a full‑blown family world. Its founder, Susie Jaramillo, saw that Latino families were being left out of mainstream media. She built a brand around songs, stories and characters that felt like home for th
Embryos can be checked for many genes that might influence health later in life. This method, called polygenic embryo screening (PES), is now sold as a service in clinics. The people who usually decide if it should be used are doctors who specialize in fertility and reproductive health. Even though
Event trading platforms have grown rapidly in recent years, covering everything from sports to politics. But behind the scenes, a major challenge has emerged: figuring out how to fairly and accurately resolve bets when the time comes. A Silicon Valley-based protocol called Cournot has stepped in to
EA has quietly launched a branch called EA Advertising that plants brands inside games instead of showing pop-ups or banners. Instead of flashing “Buy Now” signs at players, the company wants logos to blend into stadium walls, jerseys, or even challenges that feel like part of the game. The idea is
