Have you ever wondered how we figure out probabilities? Like, how likely it is to rain tomorrow, or if that dice will land on six? Scientists have been looking into this, and they've found something interesting. Sometimes, our brains don't update our guesses smoothly. Instead, we might change our mi
Imagine this: you own a cozy diner in NYC, and the governor keeps dropping by, chatting with your patrons. That was the case for Tarek Soliman, owner of The Comfort Diner, before Governor Kathy Hochul's 2022 gubernatorial race. But things changed after her election. Soliman hasn't seen Hochul since,
The NFL is in full swing, and every game counts as we near the playoffs. This week, there are some crucial matchups to watch out for. To start, the Philadelphia Eagles will face the Washington Commanders in a big divisional game on Thursday night, streamable on Amazon Prime. On Sunday, the Detroit
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has released a stark report detailing Israel's actions in Gaza. The report, titled "Hopeless, Starving, and Besieged, " accuses Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity. According to HRW, Israel has forced nearly 2 million Palestinians from their homes, a move that v
Have you ever wondered how murder cases are solved in Massachusetts? True crime writer Susan Zalkind has been looking into this, and she's got some interesting things to say. The Karen Read trial brought some attention to the Massachusetts State Police. While they have a high solve rate, around 94%
Imagine diving into a world so small, you can't see it with the naked eye. This artwork brings those tiny details to life, showcasing how our blood flows through intricate pathways every second of our lives. The heart pumps blood to all parts of our body through arteries, which are like highways. Bl
As the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season nears its end, a new player is entering the stage: a tropical depression in the western Caribbean. Forecasters predict that this system, currently named Tropical Depression 19, could grow into a tropical storm and possibly even a hurricane. If it reaches tropica
Imagine a tiny helper molecule that melts, flows, and then seals itself around perovskite solar cells. This clever "stepwise melting-polymerizing molecule" (SMPM) is like a tiny shield, protecting the cells from damaging humidity. During the cell-making process, SMPM goes through three stages: it me
In a surprising turn of events, a teenager from British Columbia is fighting for their life after contracting Canada's first human case of H5 bird flu. Health authorities revealed the case on Saturday, puzzled by the fact that the teen hadn't been exposed to any animals that could explain the infect
Did you know that Emily Blunt once jokingly suggested turning her husband John Krasinski's "Sexiest Man Alive" cover into wallpaper? In a playful chat between the couple, Blunt playfully proposed the idea, and Krasinski later shared the funny story with Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show. " He laughe
