A surprising twist unfolded in the political scene. The Department of Justice has advised prosecutors in New York to abandon the corruption case against NYC Mayor Louis Adams. Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove sent an official memo instructing the prosecutors to drop the charges. The timing
Texas is hustling to gear up its students for the jobs of tomorrow. With nearly two-thirds of new jobs needing more than a high school diploma in the next five years, the state is in a pickle. Many graduates are missing the key skills needed to fill these roles. The governor, Greg Abbott, h
What does a good night's sleep have to do with how we conduct studies on it? Did you know that scientists research sleep to find patterns that could benefit us? The idea is to use Mendelian randomization, a fancy term for studying genes that relate to different traits. We've seen many studies don
Solar power is a hot topic in the world today. Scientists are always trying to make solar cells more efficient. Recently, two types of polymers, P3CT and P3HT, have been used as hole transport layers (HTLs) in perovskite solar cells. These materials are important because they help collect the energy
A growing number of people have been reporting severe eye issues after using popular weight loss injections Ozempic and Mounjaro. These drugs, known for their effectiveness in helping people shed pounds, have now been linked to conditions like nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy or NAION
The internet has long become a hot spot for people to voice their thoughts, experiences, and questions about cancer immunotherapy. Doctors and researchers might have a clear understanding of this cancer treatment, but what about everyone else? With the rise of immunotherapy in the medical field, it'
False confessions can happen when innocent people are tricked into confessing to crimes. It's a big deal and can happen anywhere. This is not a rare occurrence. To start, let's think about why this might happen. Picture this: A person is taken into a small, uncomfortable room. They are questioned f
It can be tough when parents with challenges such as learning disabilities need help parenting. So, a program called Parenting Young Children (PYC) was created, This is a program which delivers support at home. The idea goes that if home-based support is provided to these parents, this might work
Infants, from a young age, begin forming connections between labels and objects. Let's explore how babies create these associations. Think about how babies start to understand the world around them. In their first year, they connect words they hear with the things they see. It's like they are learn
Imagine tiny, urchin-shaped materials that could vastly improve your phone or laptop's battery life. These 3D structures are made from a special material called Wadsley-Roth phase TiNb2O7. This material has a lot of potential for making better batteries, but it's not perfect. It faces issues like s
