You know how sometimes you need to fix a problem by breaking it down into smaller steps? That's what physicists do with something called Epstein-Glaser renormalization. A special kind of math called a Hopf algebra helps with this. It uses 'trees' to represent the steps. These trees are like maps tha
Get ready for a star-studded evening at the Kennedy Center in Washington! The annual Kennedy Center Honors celebration is set to take place, honoring some big names in the arts. This year, the lifetime achievement awards go to director Francis Ford Coppola, legendary band the Grateful Dead, jazz tru
Christmas trees, real or fake? It's a tricky choice for eco-conscious folks. Real trees are natural and can be recycled, but cutting them down isn't great. Fake trees last longer, but they're often made of toxic plastic. Experts don't agree on which is better. Tim O'Connor from the National Christma
A powerful storm, known as a "bomb cyclone, " hit the northwest United States on Tuesday night. It brought strong winds and heavy rain, causing widespread power outages and trees to fall. In Lynnwood, Washington, a woman died when a tree hit a homeless encampment. In Seattle, another tree trapped so
Everyone's talking about the recent women's boxing match between Amanda Serrano and Katie Taylor. The fight was full of action, but it's the controversial decisions that have people buzzing. South Carolina Gamecocks coach Dawn Staley wasn't quiet about her feelings. She took to social media to expre
In the ever-evolving world of college basketball, not everyone is happy with the new player transfer rules. UConn coach Geno Auriemma and LSU transfer Angel Reese have differing views on this topic. Auriemma had criticized Lauren Park-Lane's transfer from Seton Hall to Mississippi State. Reese, who
Once upon a time, college athletes only dreamt of a degree. Now, with NIL deals, they can earn money too. But for many, like Jonny Bottorff at Northern Arizona University, the real prize is still that diploma. The offensive lineman has scored some extra cash through NIL deals, but it’s not life-chan
The stars shone brightly, despite the cloudy sky, as celebrities and art enthusiasts gathered for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's (LACMA) 13th Art + Film Gala. The event, chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow, honored artist Simone Leigh and filmmaker Baz Luhrmann. Michael G
Did you know that over a third of all tree species might disappear forever? That's what a new study found. Scientists spent a decade looking at nearly 48, 000 tree types from all around the world. The results? More than 16, 000 of these trees are in trouble. That's more than twice the number of all
In 2025, military retirees and disabled veterans will see their monthly paychecks increase by 2.5%. This raise is lower than recent years but still close to the average increase over the last decade. The Social Security Administration just announced this Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which is ti
