In a sunny afternoon at the Independence Civic Center, high schoolers turned into tech mentors for seniors, showing how simple clicks can bring a new world of connectivity. The event welcomed people of all ages to share their devices, from phones and tablets to laptops and e‑readers. Students patien
A new technique called Deep Patch Fuzzy Learning mixes several tricks to help computers see images better. Instead of looking at an entire picture all at once, the method breaks it into many small patches. Each patch is then processed separately, allowing the system to focus on local details t
The study tested a special floss that has 2% chlorhexidine, a strong cleaning chemical. Researchers wanted to know if it helps adults with gum inflammation (gingivitis). They randomly divided people into two groups. One group used the chlorhexidine‑floss every day for a month. The other
This story looks at the real reasons some young women in Nigeria put off using birth control. Most are between 15 and 24 — an age when surprises, either wanted or unwanted, can change entire futures. Scientists wanted to know what pushes these decisions. At first glance, money and location pop up. B
Russia has sharply criticized Armenia for allowing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to speak in Yerevan last week. During his visit, Zelenskiy warned that Russian leaders might face drone threats over Red Square during Moscow’s Victory Day parade on May 9—a claim Moscow dismissed as reckless.
Kids in kindergarten and first grade often struggle to stay focused. Their attention jumps around even when the work stays the same. Most tests for focus only look at how many answers are right or how long it takes on average. But what if the real story is in the ups and downs of their response time
When local schools in Oregon grab headlines, the conversation often zooms in on union politics first. Two recent pages worth of reporting dug deep into disputes among teachers’ groups, quoting officials about budgets and contracts. But here’s the odd part—nowhere in those long discussions did anyone
Gerald Boursiquot isn’t your typical politician. At 58, the New York native turned Fallbrook resident is running for California’s 75th Assembly District, covering areas like Poway and Santee. His background as a computer science professor and Lyft driver gives him a unique perspective on the challen
Animation has always been a playground for bold sci-fi ideas, and the last five years proved no different. Some of these films take viewers on wild space adventures, while others dive deep into personal struggles within futuristic worlds. One standout is a tale about robots and dogs in 1980s New Yor
Weather experts in Northeast Ohio have issued frost alerts for Monday night as unusually chilly conditions take hold. Unlike typical mid-May weather, this cold front isn’t playing by the usual rules. A dry but sharp temperature drop is expected, with clear skies Monday night allowing thermometers to
