America's debate over the death penalty has taken a strange turn. Instead of open discussions, those against capital punishment are using sneaky tactics to avoid a direct 'yes' or 'no' vote. They're doing things like pressuring drug companies to stop making lethal injection drugs or pushing presiden
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought an unwanted surge in anti-Asian American racism, leaving many in the community grappling with its mental health fallout. A recent study delved into how colorblind racial attitudes play a role in moderating the connection between pandemic-related racial discriminatio
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) implants can heat up during MRI scans due to radiofrequency (RF). This makes imaging challenging. Researchers experimented with a method called "RF-shimming parallel transmission" (PTX) to tackle this issue. The key lies in accurately mapping the RF transmission field (B
Imagine thousands of kids playing on plastic sports courts and synthetic turf fields. Sounds fun, right? But what if these seemingly safe surfaces are hiding a secret? The dust released from these facilities contains higher levels of toxic metals like lead (Pb), zinc (Zn), copper (Cu), and even cadm
Canada’s government is facing a tough time. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who has been in power for nearly a decade, is dealing with a lot of problems. One big issue is that his Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland, just quit. She said she didn't agree with how Trudeau was handling the economy, espe
The UCLA Bruins coasted to a straightforward victory last night, defeating Prairie View A&M 111-75. Coach Cronin saw this as an opportunity to rest key players and experiment with new game plans. Despite a few hiccups on defense, the team showed notable improvement. Guard Dylan Andrews shone brightl
Exodus is a game that's been making waves, especially among those who love sci-fi and action-adventure games. You might notice that it shares some similarities with another popular franchise, Mass Effect, thanks to some former BioWare developers working on it. One of the most exciting things about E
Jared Isaacman, a 41-year-old space enthusiast, just commanded the world's first all-civilian space mission. He's also the founder of Shift4, a fintech company that bet big on stablecoins. In 2020, he took Shift4 public on the New York Stock Exchange, raising its market cap to $9. 3 billion. His int
Prepare for some weather whiplash! The sun's shine today won't last all day in Southern New England as clouds roll in from the south. Temps are poised to stay rather warm, hitting the low to mid-40s, and some spots might even tickle the 50s. This warm spell has been sticking around, with yesterday s
Have you ever thought about how plants react to warm spring days? Well, it turns out they can make their growing phases happen quicker! Scientists recently studied how spring-flowering herbs in woodland areas respond to warm days during one growing season. They gathered data from five botanic garden
