Imagine a young college athlete named Tyler, facing a major setback. His mentor had passed away unexpectedly, which took a toll on his mental health. He felt lost and struggling. That's when Deion Sanders, a coach known for his unique approach, stepped in. Sanders didn't just train Tyler; he gave hi
Did you know that scientists are using near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy to predict how well maize hybrids will perform? This method, called phenomic selection, could revolutionize hybrid breeding. Instead of genotyping thousands of parental lines, which is expensive, scientists are using NIR spectra
When wildfires hit Southern California, the NBA had to press pause on some big games. The Lakers and Clippers had two Saturday matches postponed: Lakers vs. Spurs at Crypto. com Arena and Clippers vs. Hornets at Intuit Dome. The league wants to make sure no emergency resources are taken away from fi
This weekend in the SEC features some top matchups, with teams like Tennessee and Kentucky facing tough challenges. But one game stands out: Florida at Arkansas. The Razorbacks, led by Coach John Calipari, are at risk of going 0-3 in conference play. Calipari’s last time experiencing such a start wa
Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian, known for his football brilliance, has a rich personal life filled with family joys and challenges. Born in Torrance, California, to Armenian and Irish parents, Sarkisian comes from a large family. He married Stephanie Sarkisian in 1997, and they had three
Eating right can make a big difference for people with type 2 diabetes (T2D). Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is a useful tool that helps them see how what they eat affects their blood sugar levels in real time. But what happens when people with T2D start using CGM with a focus on their diet? Th
Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) have always been a headache for forensic scientists. These drugs are hard to track because they pop up quickly, disappear just as fast, and have varying strengths. Luckily, new tools in the lab are making it easier to spot these substances. This look into recent r
The Las Vegas Raiders are hunting for a new head coach. After firing Antonio Pierce, they’re looking at a mix of experienced coaches and rising stars. Tom Brady, with a minority stake in the team, is helping with the search. The Raiders have reached out to some big names, like Bill Belichick, but he
Novak Djokovic has made a surprising choice for his coach at the Australian Open. He's picked Andy Murray, a tennis legend who just retired. This news has excited fans, but not everyone is thrilled. A well-known tennis expert thinks this is a bad idea. Craig Shapiro, a tennis commentator, said he's
Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum had a snarky response to a comment made by U. S. President-elect Donald Trump. Trump had proposed changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. During her daily press briefing in front of a world map, Sheinbaum jokingly suggested renaming North
