Frantiek Balt, a notable figure in the world of bird lice research, would have turned 100 years old this year. His work, both published and unpublished, has left a lasting impact on the field of ornithology and phthirapterology. Balt was a pioneer in studying chewing lice, a group of tiny insects th
The 2025 World Series kicks off with a thrilling matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays, who were in last place just a year ago, have made an incredible comeback to reach the Fall Classic for the first time in decades. Meanwhile, the Dodgers, who have been f
American students are struggling more than ever in school. Test scores are dropping, and it's not just because of the pandemic. Many kids are falling behind in reading and math. In fact, a lot of students can't even understand simple passages or summarize what they read. This is a big problem, and i
Teenagers go through a lot. Their brains are still growing. Their emotions are all over the place. And sometimes, they have thoughts or experiences that feel a bit "off. " These are called psychotic-like experiences, or PLEs. They might see or hear things that aren't there. Or they might believe thi
Recent data reveals a notable shift in American attitudes towards religion. After a period of decline, more people now believe that religion is making a comeback in the country. This change in perspective is seen across various demographic groups, including both Democrats and Republicans, as well as
Netflix's latest true crime series, The Ed Gein Story, has taken the streaming world by storm. It's been on top of Netflix's global charts for two weeks straight. The show, part of the Monster anthology series, has been a big hit with viewers, but not so much with critics. The numbers are impressiv
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the clear favorites to win the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. This is not surprising, as they have been the top pick all season. The odds are heavily in their favor, with the Dodgers at -210 compared to the Blue Jays' +175. This means that bettors believ
HBO Max is making your binge-watching habits more expensive. The streaming giant has just raised its prices across all plans, following a previous increase last year. New subscribers will see the changes right away, while existing ones will get a heads-up 30 days before their next billing cycle. Ann
Murata and Cadence have joined forces to make life easier for engineers. They've put Murata's inductor and capacitor products right into Cadence's top design software. This means engineers can pick these parts and test them out without any hassle. It's all about making circuit design faster and more
L'Oreal just made a huge move in the beauty world. They spent $4. 7 billion to buy some top brands from Kering. This isn't just any purchase. It gives L'Oreal the rights to make products for big names like Gucci for 50 years. That's a long time in business! Why is this a big deal? Well, L'Oreal alr
