Imagine this: A group of students from Salisbury University, aged 18 to 21, were once facing serious charges for an alleged attack. Now, in a surprising change, 12 out of 15 students are no longer accused of hate crimes or first-degree assault. They now face lesser charges of false imprisonment and
Have you ever wondered why some people turn to violent extremism? Experts have been puzzled by this question for a long time. One tool they use is called Structured Professional Judgement (SPJ), which helps figure out what makes someone more or less likely to engage in extreme behavior. However, the
Ever wondered what’s been visiting your backyard at night? A curious tech enthusiast decided to find out by building an infrared camera trap using a Raspberry Pi. This project is not just about capturing nocturnal creatures, but also about exploring technology and DIY skills. The project starts wit
ESPN recently shared its latest predictions for the 12-team College Football Playoff, and there's been a significant reshuffling of the deck. With the regular season and conference championships wrapped up, the playoff picture is becoming clearer. The top four conference champions will enjoy byes, w
Get ready, baseball fans! The Winter Meetings are just around the corner, and everyone is buzzing about Juan Soto. Rumors are flying that the Red Sox are in the game, with a massive $700 million offer on the table. But they're not alone—teams like the New York clubs, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angel
Do you know that something tiny can make a big difference in cleaning up our environment? Scientists have found a way to use really small particles of bismuth to help turn a harmful chemical into something useful. This chemical, called 4-nitrophenol (4-NP), can be turned into 4-aminophenol (4-AP) us
Actress Cynthia Eviro, known for her role as Elphaba in the hit musical Wicked, has spoken up about the dangers of cyber-bullying. She was responding to concerns raised by her co-star, Ariana Grande, who has experiences with online bullying. "Cyber-bullying is really harmful because people can hide
After two and a half decades of talks, the European Union and five South American countries, known as Mercosur, have finally sealed a massive trade deal. This agreement, the biggest for both sides, will create a market of 700 million people by lowering tariffs on over 90% of goods. The deal was anno
You know how important vaccines are, right? Especially when it comes to deadly diseases like measles and Japanese encephalitis. A recent study in Ranchi, India, looked at how well kids aged 2-5 were getting their measles and Japanese encephalitis vaccines. They checked 604 kids and found that most g
Cervical spinal cord injuries can lead to various complications, one of which is pressure ulcers, or bed sores. These sores are not only common but also trigger an increase in body-wide inflammation. This heightened inflammation can disrupt the natural healing process of the nervous system, which is
