Have you ever thought about how Pluto got its giant moon, Charon? Scientists now believe that Pluto and Charon were once two separate objects that collided and briefly stuck together. This isn't like how Earth's moon was formed from a giant impact. Pluto and Charon are more like ice and rocks, so th
College football fans are in for a chilly night as the University of Texas Longhorns clash with the Ohio State Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday. This highly anticipated game, part of the College Football Playoff semifinal, will take place at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The weather, howev
Some big news for shoppers in South Florida: a few Macy’s stores and Furniture Galleries are packing up and saying goodbye. Macy’s recently announced their plan to close around 150 stores across the country that aren’t performing well. In South Florida, this means a handful of stores are on the chop
In today's world, HIV is more of a manageable condition than a death sentence, thanks to improved treatments. But folks living with HIV still face a tougher challenge when it comes to both mental and physical health. They're not only dealing with health issues, but also grappling with economic and s
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
Matt Duss, a former advisor to Senator Bernie Sanders, now at the Center for International Policy, recently penned an op-ed in The Guardian. His main point? Americans are fed up with Democrats being the "party of war. " Duss argues that by supporting the current militaristic setup, Democrats left th
Photochemical reactions are like mysterious puzzles in the world of chemistry. Unlike regular chemical reactions, where understanding the energy surface is key, photochemical reactions involve light absorption, leading to a nonstationary state in molecules. This state allows for internal conversions
Imagine using fruits to build better batteries! Scientists are looking into potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) as a great alternative to lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are cheaper and have unique electrochemical features. The challenge is to find anode materials that are cheap, safe, and easy to
Imagine you're looking at a world map that shows future climate changes. How do your eyes move? A study used eye-tracking to find out. They wanted to know if people focus on the same spots and if being alone or with someone changes how we look at these maps. The study found that people tend to stare
The NFL’s Vikings and Rams game had a change of venue due to wildfires, causing betting lines to shift. Originally, Minnesota was favored by 1. 5 points at DraftKings. After moving from SoFi Stadium in L. A. to Arizona, the line changed, now favoring the Vikings by 2. 5 points. The relocation from
