Maine’s coastal economy depends on science money that comes from Washington. When federal agencies like the National Science Foundation, NOAA, and NASA receive cuts, the ripple effects hit fishermen in Portland, aquaculture farms in Brunswick, and towns such as Machias that rely on data to protect t
The morning of a Saturday in southern Iran turned into a nightmare when a missile struck the Shajareh Tayyebeh primary school. The blast happened while children were in class, between 10:00 and 10:45 a. m. , when U. S. and Israeli forces were conducting their first wave of attacks on the region. Im
Scientists and advocates have announced a fresh, independent body that will chart the future of autism studies. The new group aims to set priorities based on solid science, offering a counterpoint to a federal panel that many feel is tainted by questionable views. The federal committee was reshap
People often wonder if new tech tools are failing. The story starts with a company that uses AI in its products. Some experts say the company’s recent earnings report shows signs of trouble. The numbers hint that customers may not be buying as much as expected. One point to note is that the analyst
Many shoppers now use a store’s phone app to find the best deals while walking through aisles. The app shows discounts and scans coupons, so each visit can add up to a noticeable yearly saving—more than the cost many people feel they pay in tariffs or other taxes. Stores can offer lower prices becau
The Washington Commanders have agreed to give the District of Columbia $1 million after a lawsuit from 2022 accused them of lying to fans about investigations into sexual misconduct and a toxic workplace. The case began in late 2021 when the team’s former owner, Karl Racine, used consumer‑protect
The study looks at how people’s drinking habits change from age 12 up to 65. It uses a statistical tool called Bayesian simulation and another called simulated annealing to figure out how likely it is that someone will move from one drinking level to another. The four levels are low, medium, h
Studies show that more than just being overweight can raise blood pressure in teens. Long hours spent on the internet or playing video games may be a hidden factor that contributes to this problem. Researchers wanted to find out how these digital habits affect the way blood pressure behaves througho
The Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals is now accepting entries for its yearly C. R. Meyers Scholarship, which hands out a $1, 000 grant to students studying environmental science or education. The group works statewide to train and lead people who manage solid wast
The annual gathering at the Lory Student Center turned ordinary physics into a playground for more than 8, 000 young visitors. Instead of following the usual order, this rewrite starts with the hands‑on excitement: children lifted objects with robotic arms, flew model planes on simulators, spun l
