Three years ago, Somerville opened a shiny new high school. Parents and students were thrilled to explore the state-of-the-art facilities during an open house event. However, there was a surprise waiting in the science labs. The Bunsen burners, essential tools for chemistry experiments, couldn't be
Donald Trump's recent remarks at an event about antisemitism were nothing short of alarming. Instead of offering a plan to combat the issue, he chose to threaten the American Jewish community, stating that if he loses the upcoming election, he will hold Jewish Americans responsible. This is not just
Imagine a world where carbon dioxide, the main culprit behind climate change, is transformed into a clean energy source. Sounds like science fiction, right? Well, researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have made it a reality. They've developed an innovative electrochemical cell that can effi
Deep within the pages of a worn-out storybook, a swashbuckling hero named Jot embarks on a perilous quest to save the world from the clutches of an evil wizard named Humgrump. Armed with a sword shaped like a fountain pen nib, Jot battles to stop Humgrump from expelling him from the narrative and co
In a shocking turn of events, Hulu's Only Murders in the Building failed to win a single award at the 2024 Emmys, despite being nominated for 21 awards. The show, which stars Selena Gomez, Steve Martin, and Martin Short, was expected to make a strong showing, but ultimately went home empty-handed. B
The recent awarding of $116.9 million to Intuitive Machines for the delivery of six NASA payloads to the Moon's South Pole is a significant step towards unraveling the Moon's mysteries. This is the fourth round of funding for the Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) initiative, and it's clear th
As the Orion Max Launch Abort System (MLAS) test vehicle rolled into the University of North Dakota (UND), it marked the beginning of a new chapter in the school's space education program. The 15-year-old mock spacecraft, which demonstrated one possible way of escaping a failing rocket, has finally
As states and federal agencies continue to justify highway expansions by claiming they can help fight climate change, a closer examination of the evidence reveals a different story. The notion that widening roads can reduce emissions is a myth that has been debunked by decades of research and data.
Cruise ships have doubled in size over the past two decades, a precedent that could lead to even bigger vessels plying our oceans in the future and bringing potential problems, a new report has warned. The largest passenger vessels today are twice as large as they were in 2000, says a study conduct
As the global automotive industry is constantly evolving, two of the world's leading carmakers, Hyundai and General Motors (GM), have agreed to join forces in an effort to accelerate innovation and cut costs. The historic collaboration aims to develop new vehicles, streamline supply chains, and fost
