Zinc-65 is a special kind of zinc that is useful in medicine and industry. Scientists wanted to find the best way to make it. They looked at different methods to see which one works best. They used special computer programs to study how different particles, like protons and alpha particles, interac
Measles is back with a vengeance. After years of decline, cases are soaring worldwide. This is a big problem because measles is highly contagious. The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm. They say the progress made over the years is now at risk. The WHO reports that 59 countries f
Medical school can be tough, especially when textbooks are packed with complex terms that leave students feeling lost. Dr. Sabrina Meloni noticed this problem early on. She saw that many students, even those already working in the field, struggled with the dense language used in most medical books.
Kentucky Wildcats have made a swift move to appoint a new head coach. Will Stein, the offensive coordinator from Oregon, is set to take the reins. This decision comes hot on the heels of Mark Stoops' dismissal. Stein, at 36, is relatively young for a head coach but brings a wealth of experience. He
Teens today are in a tough spot when it comes to sex education. They're often left in the dark, with little to no reliable information. Schools and society aren't doing enough, and the internet is full of misleading or incorrect advice. In North America, there's a shortage of trustworthy, science-ba
Jamie Vardy, the seasoned footballer, found a familiar feeling in an unfamiliar place. The cold and foggy evening in Bologna reminded him of the typical midweek games back in the UK. He even joked that a little rain would have made it feel just like home. Vardy's quick adaptation to Italian footbal
Waukegan faced a snowy challenge this holiday season, but the city's spirit remained undeterred. With a forecast of up to 12 inches of snow, officials had to adapt the annual Christmas tree lighting event, known as Jingle on Genesee. The plan included a tree lighting, a market, a hot chocolate walk,
Pennsylvania is bracing for a snowy Tuesday morning. The National Weather Service in State College has issued warnings. Several counties in central Pennsylvania are under a Winter Weather Advisory. These counties include Adams, Blair, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Lanca
Ohio saw a rough Thanksgiving weekend on the roads. Eleven people lost their lives in eight crashes. This happened because of bad weather. Snow and strong winds made driving super dangerous. The Ohio State Highway Patrol had to deal with 766 crashes. That's 11% more than last year. Bad weather means
Rubidium is a valuable element found in salt-lake brines, but extracting it has been a tough job. The usual methods aren't great at picking out rubidium from other stuff like sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. But now, there's a new trick: using a special material with lots of sulfonic acid
