NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) captured new images of the InSight lander in October 2024. Even though InSight is no longer active, it's still teaching scientists about Mars. The lander, which stopped working in late 2022 due to dust on its solar panels, is now a dusty spot on the Martian s
President Joe Biden recently signed a defense bill into law, approving a significant increase in military spending and pay raises for junior enlisted members. The bill, totaling $895 billion, aims to counter China's influence and boost military capabilities. However, Biden expressed strong oppositio
In 2024, Hollywood celebrities stepped up their fashion game, making bold statements with their attire. Notable figures like Michelle Obama and Paul Mescal weren’t shy about their choices, favoring designer brands such as Louis Vuitton, Schiaparelli, and Loewe. Men embraced low-cut shirts and pastel
Scientists have discovered a new and practical way to make 2-selenylated-1, 4-naphthoquinones, which are compounds that combine redox motifs. They found that using a simple reducing agent like sodium borohydride at room temperature works well. This method produced several different types of these co
Are you looking to make smart betting decisions for NFL Week 16? PFF's Key Insights can help you out. These insights are designed to guide your choices, whether you're betting on player props or deciding who to start in fantasy football. This week, they've added injury insights to highlight players
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
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
Occupational stress isn't just about the tasks or demands of a job. It's also about how the work is designed. For emergency telecommunicators, the way their job is structured can pile up stress. This review dived into these "structural stressors" that are woven into the job design and policies. The
Food diaries and questionnaires might be old news when it comes to tracking what we eat. Scientists are looking into something called biomarkers, which they think could be a more trustworthy way to figure out our nutritional status. But don't get too excited yet. Biomarkers have their own set of iss
So, you've heard of calcium, right? It's not just for strong bones and teeth. In the world of cancer, high levels of calcium (Ca 2+ overload) inside cells can kill them off in various ways like apoptosis, pyroptosis, and more. This has become a big deal in cancer treatment. But it's not all smoot
