In Paterson, New Jersey, what should have been a joyous celebration turned into a health crisis. During a severe heatwave, two high school graduation ceremonies at Hinchliffe Stadium left over 100 people needing medical help. The first ceremony saw around 50 people treated, with nine needing hospita
Mars has always been a planet of surprises. Now, NASA's Curiosity rover has given us a closer look at some of its most puzzling features: giant rock patterns that resemble spiderwebs. These aren't your average spiderwebs, though. They're massive, stretching up to 12 miles across, and they're made of
Nvidia has rolled out its latest GeForce RTX 5050 GPUs, designed for both desktops and laptops. These new graphics cards come with support for ray tracing and DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation. The desktop version of the RTX 5050 starts at $249 and features 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM, which is a bit outdate
Tyrese Haliburton, the Indiana Pacers' star guard, suffered a devastating injury during Game 7 of the NBA finals. The team confirmed on Monday that he tore his right Achilles tendon. This injury came as a shock to many, as Haliburton had been playing through a calf strain. The injury occurred in th
Hormone therapy is a big deal for many transgender women. It helps them feel more like themselves. But what's the right amount of estradiol to take? Guidelines say 100-200 pg/mL. But does this range really work? A recent study looked at this question. It checked if the recommended estradiol levels
Spotless starlings are small, sleek birds with a glossy black plumage. They are found in parts of Europe and North Africa. They are known for their impressive vocal abilities and social behavior. They are also known for their interesting reproductive strategies. When female starlings are not in the
A new crime drama has taken the streaming world by storm, and it's not from the usual suspects. MobLand, a show about rival crime families in North London, has become a massive hit for Paramount+. The series, which started on March 30, had the biggest premiere in the platform's history with 2. 2 mil
Swimmers' race strategies play a big role in how well they perform. A recent study looked at how swimmers position themselves and pace their races in different freestyle events. These events range from short 100-meter races to long 1, 500-meter races. The study found that race distance, the round o
Ever wondered how scientists plan to find life on other planets? They use a special tool called the Life Detection Knowledge Base (LDKB). It's like a big, online library where experts share their knowledge about astrobiology. The goal? To make sure missions to find alien life are as smart and succes
The immune system and man-made materials work together in a big way to help heal broken bones. Calcium phosphate (CaP) materials, like hydroxyapatite and β-tricalcium phosphate, are often used as bone replacements. They are good at helping new bone grow, but scientists are still figuring out how to
