Two engines, one fighter jet. The F-35 Lightning II, America's stealth aircraft, uses the Pratt & Whitney F135 engine. But why isn't there a General Electric engine option? Let's dive into the history and tech behind these engines. In 1997, the Pentagon chose Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney for
Imagine a world where sports and physical activities help people with intellectual disabilities dive deeper into community life. Researchers decided to find out if this is really happening. They searched five major databases for studies that looked at how these activities impact community participat
The Darien Board of Education has decided to maintain the Idea Program, which focuses on gifted and talented students, for the next school year. The vote was 7-2 in favor, following a meeting where parents, students, and alumni shared their positive experiences with the program. One former student,
Ever thought about the tiny critters in soil that help plants grow? We're talking about microbes, and they love nitrogen (N)! Scientists have a nifty tool called qSIP to see which microbes are using N. Usually, this is done in a lab. But what about in the real world? Two sites were picked to compare
Ever wondered what it feels like to float in a giant bathtub? That's exactly what float tanks offer. These tanks are filled with super salty water, making you float effortlessly. It's like a mini vacation from the world, and it's catching on with athletes and even podcasters like Joe Rogan. But why
Ever wondered why going to the movies is so much fun? Well, AMC Theatres has a new trick up their sleeve to make your moviegoing experience even better. They've just added a special level to their free Stubs Insider loyalty program. If you watch at least 8 movies or collect 5, 000 AMC Stubs points i
Taylor Rooks has made a name for herself in sports journalism, much like MJ in '97 and Brady in '07. She started her journey with a passion for sports and a dream to make it big. From SNY to Bleacher Report and Turner Sports, she's been on fire, landing exclusive interviews and bringing fresh perspe
François Chollet, a well-known figure in the AI world, is starting a new venture called Ndea. This isn't just any startup; it's a research lab with a big goal: to create Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). AGI is like having AI that can do anything a human can. It's a dream for many AI companies,
Have you ever heard someone say, "Things were so much better back in the day"? It seems like people love to look back on the past and think it was greater than right now. But is that really true? Let's dig a bit deeper. One big reason we might feel this way is because our brains like to trick us. T
You've probably heard of online weight loss programs before. But do they really work in the long run? A big study looked into this, focusing on the CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet Online. This program is designed to help people manage their weight digitally. The study wanted to see how effective these ki
