In December 2022, scientists in Botswana found a new sublineage of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, called FN. 1. This variant was discovered in samples from a few places in the Greater Gaborone district. To understand more about this new variant, researchers looked at its spread around the world an
A surprising revelation shook the sports world when it was unveiled that 23 top Chinese swimmers tested positive for a prohibited performance-enhancing drug ahead of the 2021 Olympics. The Chinese officials stood firm, defending their decision to spare the athletes from punishment by pointing to sci
Trinity Rodman, a young soccer star, had a moment of realization. She saw how much players in the NBA and NFL make, and it shocked her. It's not that she's not grateful for what she earns, but it made her think. Why do other sports pay so much more? It's not just about men's soccer making more money
Samsung has recently taken a big step into the world of Extended Reality (XR) with the unveiling of its first XR headset, code-named Project Moohan. But the real buzz is about the potential branding for this new device. According to a trademark filing, Samsung might use the name "Switch" for its upc
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, two wealthy businessmen appointed to cut government waste, are expected to suggest erasing all spending on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs across federal agencies. This could impact offices like the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity & In
Colin Jost, comedian and husband to Scarlett Johansson, recently shared a risqué joke about his wife on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update. During their annual Christmas Joke Swap on December 21, Jost read a joke written by his cohost, Michael Che. The joke poked fun at Johansson's post-pregnancy
Have you ever wondered how athletes manage their training when things get super intense? This study dives into that question, focusing on swimmers. They wanted to see if a fancy algorithm, called the variable dose-response model, could help track when swimmers push too hard and start to feel really
Meet Adrian Johnson, a young puzzle maker from Laramie, Wyoming. Now living in Knox County, Tennessee, he's known as "Mr. A. J. " to his students. At just 21, he sold his first crossword to The New York Times. His ninth puzzle for the paper is unthemed, which he loves creating the most. Unthemed puz
When it comes to managing European eel in Sweden, the country's policies often clash with those of the EU. This study dives into these differences and why they exist. It turns out that Swedish and EU policies are based on distinct beliefs about who should be prioritized, what the problems are, and w
Ever wondered how your body keeps you cool while you exercise? Scientists have been looking into how certain receptors, called α- and β-adrenergic receptors, help regulate sweating, especially when you're working out in the heat. They found that blocking these receptors can affect how much you sweat
