The Boston Marathon started in 1897 with just 15 runners, inspired by an ancient Greek legend. A messenger named Pheidippides ran from Marathon to Athens to announce victory, then died. Organizers today want no such dramatic endings—just smooth races for 30, 000 runners. But the event has outgrown i
In a surprising turn of events, two young bears, Mish and Lucy, aged four, managed to slip out of their home at Wildwood Devon, a wildlife park in southwestern England. Their great escape happened on a Monday afternoon, leading to a brief but entertaining adventure. The bears didn't waste any time.
A strange event unfolded in South Africa's skies. A helicopter went down, but amazingly, everyone walked away safe. The culprit? A penguin in a cardboard box. This is not a joke. It happened on January 19, 2025. The helicopter was on a mission to survey Bird Island, off the Eastern Cape. Everything
A virtual safety officer (VSO) could be a game-changer in keeping healthcare workers safe. These officers could help ensure that workers follow the rules for putting on and taking off personal protective equipment (PPE). This is crucial for preventing the spread of diseases. But can a VSO really do
A person from Michigan lost their life to rabies after receiving an organ transplant in Ohio. The transplant happened in December 2024 at a hospital in Toledo, Ohio. Sadly, the recipient passed away in January 2025. This is a rare case, as rabies is typically spread through animal bites or scratches
In 2009, the Naval Ship Code (NSC) was introduced to standardize rules for NATO naval forces. A study by the Spanish Navy General Staff (EMA) aimed to understand how factors like age, body mass index (BMI), and seniority of onboard personnel affect their ability to move during an evacuation. The stu
Italy was one of the earliest European countries to be hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. The regions of Northern Italy, especially Lombardy, faced severe impacts. In September 2021, the team behind the project "AIS, the digital turn" (AISdt) decided to resume in-person data collection. Their missio
In the heart of Los Angeles, a curious collision occurred on December 27. A self-driving robotaxi from Waymo and a sidewalk delivery bot from Serve Robotics unexpectedly met at an intersection in West Hollywood. A video posted online shows the Serve bot trying to cross the street and make its way on
In a surprising turn of events, New Mexico prosecutors have decided not to appeal a court's decision to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge against actor Alec Baldwin. This case revolves around a tragic shooting incident on the set of the Western movie "Rust" in 2021, where cinematographer Ha
