Ever wondered who first figured out how planes fly? Meet Sir George Cayley, often called the dad of aviation. Unlike others who just tried and hoped for the best, Cayley used science to understand flight. He found three key forces that affect planes: lift, drag, and thrust. By studying these, he cou
Imagine having no clean water for drinking, showering, or washing dishes. That's the reality for people in Richmond, Va. A power outage at the city's water plant sparked a chain reaction that's left residents without safe water since Monday. City officials now expect the outage to continue until at
Imagine a world where mosquitoes could be their own worst enemy. Australian researchers have come up with a fascinating idea: genetically modify male mosquitoes so their semen is toxic to females. This might sound a bit wild, but it could be a game-changer in the fight against diseases like malaria
Imagine a veterinarian who opens her doors to animals in need during a wildfire. That’s exactly what Annie Harvilicz, a Los Angeles vet, did. She welcomed over 40 dogs, cats, and even a rabbit named Oreo into her home and an empty pet hospital. Why? Because their owners couldn’t take them along as t
Medical question answering has seen a boost with large language models (LLMs). One such model, Med-PaLM, first surpassed the 'passing' score on US Medical Licensing Exam-style questions. But, long-form answering and real-world scenarios still pose challenges. Enter Med-PaLM 2, an improved version th
Erin Andrews, a well-known personality, has just hit a major milestone by becoming the cover star of a historic American magazine. This 127-year-old publication has chosen to feature Andrews, showcasing her triumph over adversity. Her journey hasn't been easy; she's faced personal challenges like fe
In an extraordinary meeting last Tuesday, Richland County School District One board members took a significant step. They voted to ask the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) for a comprehensive forensic audit of the district. This was the first gathering of the year for the newly elected
Did you know that some kids who stutter might hear music differently? Scientists wanted to find out if kids who stutter can tell the difference between musical notes (pitch) and sounds (timbre) the same way kids who don't stutter can. They did some tests to compare the two groups. First, they playe
AirDrops, a beloved method of spreading cryptocurrencies, might seem safe but they can leak personal information. Let's zoom in on the 2014 Clam AirDrop. This event scattered a new digital coin to every wallet with a bit of Bitcoin, Litecoin, or Dogecoin. Researchers used a technique called address
Imagine an evening filled with tears, laughter, and amazing performances. That's what happened at the Palm Springs Film Awards! Nicole Kidman, who won the International Star Award for her role in "Babygirl, " dedicated her trophy to her late mother. The night was decorated with emotional speeches, l
