Autism is a big part of today's media landscape. It's everywhere—in movies, TV shows, news, and social media. This isn't always a bad thing, as it can help educate people. However, the way media often portrays autism can be a double-edged sword. The problem is that media often falls back on tired o
Our drinking water is facing a big problem. For years, some chemicals have been lurking in our water. These chemicals are called PFAS and they are used in many everyday items. PFAS are very tough and don’t break down easily. This makes them useful for things like non-stick pans and water-resistan
Did you know that exercise might help people with cancer walk further and feel less tired? This is what a group of researchers wanted to find out. They looked back at a program that combined physical exercise with education. The program's main goal was to enhance the walking ability and energy of ca
Asteroids are a constant presence in our solar system, but one in particular has scientists on edge. Bennu, a 500-metre-wide space rock, has a slim chance of colliding with Earth in 2182, but what if it does? Scientists in South Korea have used powerful computers to simulate this scenario. Let's bre
Let's dive into some of the innovations that reshaped our world from the start of the 2000s. Privacy and security were big issues as the decade started. First up, Google introduced Google AdWords. Advertisers could now pay for clicks instead of flat-fee ad space. This model became a massive succe
"Think about it. Elon Musk who is a known entrepreneur and always looking for more opportunities hit a snag. " "Elon Musk, recently appointed as the special government was having quite the time when Mess with government's spending data. " "He claimed to have been able to close certain gove
You might not be surprised to hear that recently it was revealed a utility company may be responsible for starting a wildfire in a Northern LA neighborhood so it's no surprise that SoCal Edison has admitted that it is likely that the equipment they have used to deliver electricity to the area may ha
Down south of Los Angeles, the Palos Verdes Peninsula is facing a serious challenge. The ground is moving at an alarming rate, putting homes and lives at risk. This isn't a new issue. The peninsula has a history of landslides. The threat has become more severe in recent years. In 2024, heavy ra
Over the past 20 years, news reports have given certain risky situations a special spotlight. This study looks at what makes some stories get more attention. To do this, researchers did something new. They used special tools, like topic modeling and time-series analysis. This involves analyzing a
More than a thousand EPA employees who happened to be one of the several changes during the Trump administration may be facing job cuts. Activists in Northwest Indiana point out that there is still a possibility for the environment and public health to take a hit if the staffing cuts go through. T
