Larry Summers, a well-known figure in U. S. politics and academia, has recently stepped down from two significant positions. He left Santander's international advisory board, where he played a key role since 2016. This board focuses on advising the bank on topics like innovation and cybersecurity. At the same time, Summers also resigned from the board of OpenAI. The...
Cleveland has been testing a high-tech tool called ShotSpotter to detect gunshots. This system is supposed to help police respond quickly to gunfire. Researchers from Cleveland State University looked into over 87, 000 alerts from ShotSpotter. They also talked to people living in the area and police officers. They found that ShotSpotter is good at spotting gunfire an...
In 2025, the University of California, Berkeley, held a special event to celebrate the work of Dr. Lonnie Snowden. This gathering was not just about his research but also about the people he inspired and mentored over his long career. Dr. Snowden spent 20 years teaching at Berkeley. His work focused on mental health disparities, which means he studied why some group...
Larry Summers, a well-known figure in politics and academia, has decided to leave his position on the OpenAI board. This move comes after a lot of people started asking questions about his past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the infamous convicted sex offender. Summers was once the treasury secretary and also served as Harvard's president. Now, Harvard is looking into thes...
In a remarkable turn of events, a decades-old mystery has been solved, thanks to the efforts of forensic science students and advanced technology. The case involves a woman found injured in a field in Woodstock, Maryland, back in 1971. She was treated in a hospital but never regained consciousness and passed away two months later. For years, she was known only as "Ja...
Tsinghua University in Beijing is making waves in the world of artificial intelligence. This place is like a big brain factory, turning out some of the brightest minds in science and engineering. But it's not just about badminton games and fresh paint smells anymore. The university's Laboratory of Brain and Intelligence is where the real magic happens. Researchers ar...
A recent arrest in a decades-old murder case highlights the power of fresh eyes and determination. Janie Perkins, now 63, was taken into custody for the 1991 murder of Cynthia Gonzalez. This case had baffled investigators for 34 years, until a group of criminology students from the University of Texas at Arlington got involved. The students, part of a unique partner...
Larry Summers, a well-known economist and former U. S. Treasury Secretary, has decided to take a break from his public engagements. This comes after a lot of emails between him and Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender, were made public. Summers said he wants to focus on rebuilding trust with his close friends and family. Summers, who used to be the president of...
Niagara University just got a huge gift. Someone gave them $5 million to help students who want to become lawyers. This money is for a special program that prepares students for law school. It's a big deal because not many schools get this kind of support. The program is called the Pre-Law Program. It helps students get ready for the tough law school admissions test...
A former college basketball player has come forward, admitting his role in a betting scandal that rocked the NCAA. Cedquavious Hunter, a former University of New Orleans guard, revealed on a popular morning show that he intentionally missed shots to influence game outcomes. He claimed he was driven by financial struggles, seeking quick money to support his new child....