President Trump's unexpected choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has sparked controversies. Known for his views against women in combat and support for troops accused of war crimes, Hegseth's appointment signals a potential shake-up in Pentagon leadership. Many within and outside the governm
You might not expect a Christmas movie to come from Mars, but that’s exactly what happened with Santa Claus Conquers the Martians. Turning 60 this year, this film has a strange charm that makes it a holiday classic, despite its many flaws. The story kicks off with Martian kids getting hooked on Eart
Advanced neuroblastoma, specifically stages 4 and 4S, is a childhood cancer that often has a grim outlook. Despite extensive studies, scientists haven't found any easily treatable gene issues. Surprisingly, stage 4S sometimes disappears on its own, making researchers think understanding the differen
Imagine this: a tiny protein called ISG15 is influencing how aggressive a type of thyroid cancer, called anaplastic thyroid carcinoma (ATC), can be. This cancer is known for its rapid growth and has a very high mortality rate. Now, scientists have discovered that ISG15 can actually change the behavi
If you're a student at Darien High School, get ready for some exciting new courses in the 2025-2026 school year! The Board of Education has given the green light to three new classes: astronomy, American Sign Language 3, and cybersecurity. Science Coordinator Christian Dockum shared that the astron
Ever wondered why some things stick around longer than others? In the world of cataract surgery, one technique has been a real keeper. We're talking about Continuous Curvilinear Capsulorhexis, or CCC for short. This method of cutting the lens's outer layer has been the go-to choice for surgeons for
Jon Jones has made it clear he won't be fighting Tom Aspinall any time soon. What started as a career and legacy decision has now turned personal. Jones feels Aspinall has acted disrespectfully, which has turned him off from the idea of fighting him. Aspinall has been vocal about his desire to fight
Everyone's talking about how AI can help in medicine, and this study takes a look at whether big language models like ChatGPT and Bard/Gemini are ready to help with prostate cancer detection. Specifically, they checked if these AI models could classify prostate multiparametric MRI text reports into
Just last week, the U. S. government charged a man for leaking top-secret information related to Israel's plans regarding Iran. This individual, Asif W. Rahman, was arrested in Cambodia and is expected to be moved to Virginia for trial. Rahman worked for the CIA and had access to highly sensitive do
Tonight's Champions Classic game between Duke and Kentucky won't just be a showdown of top college teams. NBA Draft experts have released their 2025 mock draft, and Duke seems to be in the spotlight with a whopping six players on the list. Leading the pack is freshman wing Cooper Flagg, tipped to be
