Long before vaccines, polio epidemics were deadly. In the 1916 outbreak, over 5000 people died in the U. S. alone. By 1952, the worst outbreak saw 57, 000 cases, with 21, 000 paralyzed and 3, 145 deaths. The polio vaccine since then has dramatically reduced cases worldwide by over 99%, saving millio
In the world of oil and gas, corrosion is a big problem. It costs a lot of money, can harm people, and pollutes the environment. To fix this, scientists are always looking for better ways to protect steel pipes. In a recent study, two new surfactants were made. These surfactants, called 2C n coesT
The Dow Jones Industrial Average has been falling for the longest stretch in over 40 years. Investors are losing hope that the Federal Reserve will quickly cut interest rates next year. The Fed is meeting this week to decide on another rate cut. But investors are unsure how aggressive the central ba
Netflix's Emilia Pérez led the pack with six mentions in the recently released Oscar shortlists. Universal's Wicked and Fox's Alien: Romulus were close behind with four each. But some big names like Neon's Anora and Amazon/MGM's Nickel Boys were nowhere to be found. This doesn't mean they're not res
Life in the civil service can be a mixed bag. On one hand, you get stability and a sense of purpose. On the other, there can be a lack of growth, AKA a "hierarchical plateau, " where you hit a wall career-wise and nothing seems to change. This study, done in Guangdong Province, China, involved 286 c
Vice President Kamala Harris recently spoke at Prince George's County Community College in Maryland, urging young voters to keep engaging in politics. Her speech came after her defeat in the 2024 election and the return of her opponent, Donald Trump, to the White House. Harris emphasized the importa
Scientists have created a new way to detect ethylenediamine (EDA), a chemical that's not so good for the environment. They made tiny, leaf-like structures called WO3-BiVO4 nanoflakes using a special process called hydrothermal synthesis. These nanoflakes were checked under microscopes and found to b
In a recent court ruling, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Fox were unable to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Fubo TV over their joint sports streaming venture, Venu. The judge ordered a trial for October 2025, a significant blow to the media giants. They had hoped to push back against Fubo's allegati
Thinking about upgrading your gaming setup? The Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 is a fantastic choice, especially now that it’s $300 off at B&H Photo Video. Normally priced at $900, you can snatch it up for just $600, and even cheaper at $600 if you clip a $50 coupon. This deal won’t last forever, so if you
Justin Jefferson led the Minnesota Vikings to a 30-12 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, using the victory to honor his idol, Randy Moss. Moss, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, recently announced he is battling cancer. The game opened with fellow former Vikings receivers Chris Carter
