Darko Rajakovic, the current head coach of the Toronto Raptors, isn't your typical NBA coach. At just 16 years old, he started his coaching career in his hometown of Cacak, Serbia. Coaching kids who were eight years old, he never thought he'd one day lead a professional team. Rajakovic has worked ha
You might think that James Cameron's "The Terminator" just sprang into existence, fully formed and ready to awe audiences. But the truth is, even a visionary like Cameron had some inspiration. In 1984, he had a nightmare about a chrome robot emerging from flames, and that image became the foundation
As 2024 draws to a close, let's take a look at some fascinating science stories that almost slipped under the radar. From recreating Bronze Age spear fights to using network theory on Bach's music, these topics cover a wide range of interests. The Bronze Age in Europe was a time of institutiona
You know how Reunion Tower in Dallas usually has a cool drone show for New Year's Eve? Well, this year, the drones are a no-go. Why, you ask? A drone provider from Coppell, Texas, called Sky Elements, decided to back out after a little mishap in Florida. A spokesperson from Reunion Tower said Sky El
Tom Brady, a legendary seven-time Super Bowl winner, caused a stir among fans with an unexpected pronunciation during his commentary on Fox Sports. The incident occurred when Brady discussed a play where Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold was sacked by the Packers. Instead of saying "sacks" as expected
Nitroaromatics are super important in industries like medicines, dyes, pesticides, and more. But the way we usually make them is a big problem. It creates lots of pollution and has trouble with different chemical groups. So, scientists are searching for a better, cleaner way to make nitroaromatics.
The year 2024 brought astronomers some incredible finds about black holes. One discovery was a monster black hole that eats a sun's worth of gas and dust every day. Amazingly, this massive beast is visible to us from almost the beginning of time. Imagine this: scientists found two stars dancing aro
Heart failure can greatly affect a person's daily life, leading to frequent hospital visits and worsening symptoms. To understand and address these issues, hospitals started using Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). In 2022, a large academic hospital in Toronto, Canada, included PROMs in thei
Meet Empagliflozin, a diabetes drug that's making waves in the medical world. Beyond its usual job of controlling blood sugar, it's showing promise in protecting kidneys too. Let's talk about chronic kidney disease (CKD), a serious condition that affects millions. Some people with CKD also have a co
In many cities, managing wastewater sludge is a big challenge. It's all about finding environmentally friendly ways to deal with this waste. New rules are making it tougher to just dump it in landfills, so alternatives are needed. One option is using thermochemical technology to turn waste sludge in
