In a thrilling wild-card playoff game, the Houston Texans made NFL history. D'Angelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers. This was the first time such a play occurred in the NFL postseason. The play happened after Ladd McConkey sc
Day one of the Australian Open was filled with excitement, even though thunder and lightning ruled the skies. The practice courts were the place to be as fans flocked to see their favorite players warm up. Home favorite Alex de Minaur and last year's runner-up Daniil Medvedev were among the stars sp
Jim Nantz, a long-time CBS Sports personality, is set to hit a major milestone this Sunday. He will be calling his 500th NFL game, a notable feat in the world of sports broadcasting. This impressive number makes him the first person in CBS' history to work 500 games as a play-by-play announcer. Nota
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
River floods are happening more often and with more force. This means that the people in charge of rivers need to think about new ways to work with communities to plan how to deal with floods. Talking and sharing information between these groups can be tricky. If communities feel left out, mistrust
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, a power couple in the sports world, recently took a break from their busy schedules. After enjoying some tasty treats together, the two found themselves drawn back to sports. On January 10, 2025, Jonathan Owens shared photos on Instagram from an NBA game at Madison S
Ever wondered if pets can really help kids feel less anxious? Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) is a special method where kids spend time with animals to feel better. But does it work? Researchers dug into many studies from different sources to find out. While some studies suggest AAT can help reduce an
Have you ever wondered why some countries let elderly people with conditions like dementia or multiple geriatric syndromes end their lives with a doctor's help? It’s a complex issue, and it's important to explore both sides. Let’s start with the reasons some places allow euthanasia or physician-ass
Have you ever thought about what happens when your lungs get hurt? Things like pneumonia, sepsis, or even COVID-19 can cause a huge inflammatory reaction, leading to conditions like acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). These issues happen when different types of lu
In a recent report, the U. S. Justice Department concluded that it's too late to bring criminal charges for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The massacre, one of the worst racial attacks in U. S. history, was carried out by a White mob against a thriving Black district. It left hundreds dead and thousa
