Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that doubles down on the use of the death penalty. The order instructs the attorney general to seek death sentences for certain crimes, like murders of law enforcement officers and crimes by undocumented immigrants. Trump also wants to over
Imagine waking up on a Tuesday morning in 2025, with 344 days left in the year. It's January 21st, and history is about to be made. On this day, the United States reported its first confirmed case of a mysterious virus that had been sweeping through China. A resident of Washington state, who had rec
Bitcoin, the top dog in the cryptocurrency world, has a big problem: it uses a ton of energy and isn't kind to the environment. The proof-of-work system it runs on is to blame. As Bitcoin grows, mining it becomes more popular, especially in places where energy and money costs are low. Researchers de
Meet Brenda Brkusic Milinkovic, a veteran TV executive who has worked with heavyweights like NBCUniversal and PBS SoCal. She's now heading to Brendan Burchard's GrowthDay platform. Her mission? To create a whole new world of entertainment focused on personal development and wellness. Imagine binge-w
Have you ever wondered how doctors measure if treatments for tinnitus, that annoying ringing in the ears, are actually working? One key tool is the minimum masking level (MML). This is the softest sound that completely covers up the tinnitus. But how much of a change in MML is really important? A st
Being part of a smaller group can make you love and appreciate your group even more. This isn't just about feeling special; it's about how being in the minority affects how you see and treat your group. Researchers found that people in minority groups value their in-groups more than people in majori
You might think that Alaska, famous for its snowy landscapes and freezing temperatures, would be colder than Minnesota right now. But guess what? Some parts of Alaska are actually warmer! Let's take a look at five cities in Alaska and compare their temperatures with Minnesota's current weather. Fir
When cancer cells become aggressive, they change how they use energy. This is known as metabolic reprogramming. Two compounds, Pitstop-2 and 1, 6-hexanediol, have been shown to mess with this process. Pitstop-2 blocks some essential tasks like cell eating (endocytosis) and key transport jobs, while
Dust from mining can be bad for the environment and our health. The problem is, the stuff we use to stop dust, called suppressants, isn't always good for all types of dust. They don't stick well, and the crust they make isn't strong. So, scientists did some experiments to find out what makes a good
Have you ever wondered why some people might not be getting tested for HIV? A recent study in Chile took a close look at this question. Researchers used data from a big survey called the National Health, Sexuality, and Gender Survey 2022-2023 to figure out who's more likely to skip HIV testing. The
