Colleges aren’t just teaching the usual subjects anymore. In Maine, one university is focusing on jobs that help protect animals and plants. Three fresh degree programs are now open online in marine biology, wildlife care, and wildlife management. Alongside these, four short certificate courses have
College baseball doesn’t always get the spotlight, but this season, the Troy Trojans are proving why it should. A team that barely squeezed into the NCAA tournament has somehow reached the Super Regional round, shocking fans by winning big and drawing huge crowds. Their catcher, Jabe Boroff—nickname
Long Beach is about to welcome music lovers with a brand‑new outdoor amphitheater on its downtown waterfront. The venue, which can hold up to 11, 000 people, sits close to the historic Queen Mary ship and will offer a mix of seating options, food trucks, and easy public transport. City leaders say t
College sports are in a mess with no clear rules. Some want Congress to step in and create national guidelines, while others argue that powerhouse conferences should keep control. Nick Saban, the famous Alabama coach, recently told senators that the current system is broken and needs fixing. He supp
Beaches often face temporary closures after heavy storms, not because of the rain itself, but due to invisible bacteria that wash into the water. These bacteria, called enterococci, live in the guts of animals and humans. They usually don’t cause harm outdoors, but after heavy rains, they can multip
Long before suicide-prevention blankets became standard gear in mental-health wards, a Montreal shoemaker noticed nurses slipping on polished floors while checking on at-risk patients. While stitching ergonomic shoes, Giovanni Argentino saw that hospital blankets felt flimsy and unsafe—easy to tear
College sports might soon face big changes if a new bill makes it through Congress. Two senators from different parties have teamed up to propose the Protect College Sports Act, a sweeping plan aimed at fixing some of the biggest problems in the industry. One portion of the bill, often called the "L
Long before computers existed, people tried to explain the human brain by comparing it to everyday objects. First came clocks, then steam engines, and later, machines. This way of thinking stuck around even as technology advanced. Now, some in the tech world have started calling humans “meat compute
College baseball teams are in the final stretch of the regular season, with the NCAA Tournament just around the corner. The top spot in most rankings still belongs to UCLA, who’s not only dominating the field but also preparing to kick off the Big Ten Baseball Tournament this weekend. The Bruins fac
City living used to mean better hospitals and faster ambulances. Now it often means breathing air that quietly damages lungs over years. Poor air quality isn’t just annoying—it rearranges how infections spread inside our chests. Warm air holds more water, which helps viruses and bacteria travel far
