Friday night saw a sudden resignation from the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the New York City Police Department. Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey handed in his retirement papers right before a news outlet revealed accusations against him. A woman who worked under him claimed that Maddrey
Ever wondered how forensic scientists solve crimes using mysterious bodily fluids? These unsung heroes use a mix of tricks and tools to spot and analyze blood, semen, and other fluids at crime scenes. Let's dive into this fascinating world! Imagine a terrible knife attack. Blood from the victim and
The New York Police Department's top uniformed officer, Jeffrey Maddrey, has resigned unexpectedly. This comes after serious allegations that he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for extra pay. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted his resignation on Friday night. John Chell
In 2024, artificial intelligence (AI) showed its power in surprising ways. Scientists used AI and X-rays to read ancient scrolls from Herculaneum, Italy, that were buried by the Mount Vesuvius eruption in 79 AD. These scrolls are so delicate they can't be unrolled, but AI helped decode over 2, 000 c
Imagine having an operation and waking up with less pain and needing fewer strong painkillers. That's what VVZ-149, a new type of pain-blocking drug, aims to do. This small molecule targets two key components in our pain system – the glycine transporter type 2 and the serotonin receptor 5-HT2A. Re
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow. One of the main culprits behind AML is a gene called FLT3. When this gene gets messed up, it can make the cancer grow faster. Scientists have been trying to find ways to stop FLT3 from helping the cancer. In search
The ligamentum teres, or LT, is a small but important structure in the hip joint. It's been getting lots of attention lately, especially in people who have surgery for femoroacetabular impingement (FAI). FAI happens when the ball and socket of the hip joint don't fit together properly, causing pain
Last night, Sonic the Hedgehog 3 zoomed ahead with a impressive $6. 5 million in previews. Disney's Mufasa also did well, pulling in $3. 3 million. These numbers are the highest ever for a Sonic movie, beating the previous installment's $5 million Thursday night previews and overall $6. 25 million.
Today, we celebrate the birthdays of Jonah Hill, David Cook, Nicole de Boer, and Joel Gretsch. As we wish them well, let's consider some zodiac-inspired advice for each sign. Arians should dress sharp and be ready for opportunities that can pop up at social events. Taurus, be cautious of sudden chan
A Wisconsin school shooting took the lives of two extraordinary individuals. Rubi Patricia Vergara, a freshman with a passion for art and music, and Erin Michelle West, a beloved substitute teacher. They were killed in a tragic incident at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison. Vergara, just 14,
