In 2024, California added more residents than it had in years, finally making progress towards its pre-pandemic population high. The state's population grew by about 233, 000 residents, bringing the total to just under 39. 5 million. Experts see this as a positive sign after a period of decline, kno
The Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) has released footage from police body cameras that captured a tense shootout in the West Rogers Park neighborhood of Chicago. The incident occurred on October 26 around 9:30 a. m. , when a 39-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was shot in the shoulder by
Hey there! Did you know that the U. S. population just hit 340 million? That's the fastest growth we've seen in decades. And guess what's driving this increase? Yep, you got it—international migration. Over 2. 8 million people moved to the U. S. between 2023 and 2024, making up a whopping 84% of the
Imagine turning something as mundane as rice husk ash into something incredibly useful! Scientists have figured out a way to mix rice husk ash with polypropylene fibers and a special alkaline solution to create soil that can withstand more pressure and protect against erosion much better than regula
You might think compost is all about turning waste into something useful, but there's a hidden problem lurking inside: microplastics. These tiny plastic particles are sneaking into our compost from various sources like domestic trash, sewage sludge, and agricultural waste. Once they're in there, the
The world is facing a big problem: bacteria are becoming resistant to our usual medicines. Scientists are searching for new ways to fight these tough bugs. One interesting idea comes from the bacteria themselves. Some types of bacteria make special molecules called pyoverdines. These molecules can s
Last weekend, Cleveland police found themselves in a tense situation. They were chasing a 14-year-old boy suspected of a string of car break-ins. Around 4 AM on Saturday, the police came across the teen in a car at the 800 block of East 146th Street. At first, they thought he was unconscious. But su
Scientists have been digging into the world of robotic tablet dispensers, hoping to improve the health and well-being of the elderly. They've looked at academic papers and conference talks from 1997 to 2023, focusing on those that relate to the third Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 03). The resear
Ever wondered why opinions can be so hard to change? Scientists have been digging into this question, discovering that people often stick to their views, even when new information comes along. One reason might be the rules people have in their minds that make it tough to shift their stance. But ther
Understanding solar power is crucial for planning sustainable projects, but precise measurements can be hard to come by, especially in places like Somaliland. A recent study aimed to improve our understanding of solar energy by comparing data from global models with actual readings from two weather
