UNC basketball has seen a shift in its national rankings. After a tough loss to SMU, the Tar Heels have dropped five spots in the USA TODAY Sports coaches poll, now sitting at No. 17. This is a noticeable change from their previous position at No. 12. The loss also ended a seven-game winning streak,
Alexa+, Amazon's upgraded AI assistant, is now stepping out of your home and into your web browser. The company has launched a new website, Alexa. com, where users can chat with Alexa+ just like they would with other AI chatbots. Amazon wants Alexa+ to be everywhere, not just in your living room or
People often overlook how hard it is to go from sitting to standing. This simple move, called sit-to-stand (STS), can show a lot about someone's mobility. Researchers wanted to see if this movement could tell us about a condition called locomotive syndrome (LS). LS makes it tough to move around beca
A dangerous fungus, Candida auris, is causing alarm as it spreads across the United States and beyond. This fungus, often called a "superbug, " is becoming more resistant to treatments and is particularly harmful to those already sick or with weak immune systems. The fungus was first found in 2009
In South Carolina, there's a growing concern that social studies is taking a backseat to other subjects in schools. With the state's 250th anniversary of independence on the horizon, many wonder why young students aren't spending more time learning about history, civics, geography, and economics. T
In Maine, there's a big push to rethink how success in schools is measured. It's not just about test scores anymore. The state's education department has put out a report called "Measure What Matters. " This report says that things like well-being, resilience, and creativity are just as important as
Victoria Jones, the 34-year-old daughter of actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found unresponsive in her hotel room at the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco on New Year's Day. Witnesses present at the scene told first responders that she had been using cocaine in the hours before her death. This information s
Starting to use cannabis early in life can lead to bigger problems later. This is especially true for young men. A study looked at two groups of people from birth to age 23. It found that guys who started using cannabis early were more likely to have issues with it as adults. For girls, the link was
Prisons are tough places. People inside often turn to new drugs, called NPS, for different reasons. These drugs are not just about getting high. They help prisoners deal with their tough surroundings and emotions. But why do they use these drugs? That's what a study in Poland tried to figure out. L
Wolfberry, also known as goji berry, is a superstar in the plant world. It's packed with nutrients and has amazing medicinal benefits. But there's a big problem: root rot disease. This nasty issue can really mess up the plant's growth and quality. Scientists have found a cool solution to this proble
