In a surprising twist, the House Ethics Committee quietly voted to release a report on former Representative Matt Gaetz's conduct. This decision, which happened this month, follows a previous refusal to make the report public. The committee's vote allows the report to be released after Congress wrap
Imagine this: a planet, just like Earth, but orbiting a supermassive black hole instead of the Sun. Sounds far-fetched, right? Well, scientists are now saying it might be possible. They've discovered a pair of stars near Sagittarius A*, the black hole at the heart of the Milky Way. This discovery is
In 2008, comedian John Mulaney started his career at "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). He was teamed up with Simon Rich, a talented Harvard grad who had already made a name for himself with two short fiction collections. Their first sketch, “Cash for Silver, ” parodying cash-for-gold commercials, didn’t
Ever heard of Yuki Kawamura? This Japanese basketball sensation is turning heads in the NBA, wearing the same jersey number as baseball legend Shohei Ohtani. Born in Yanai, Yamaguchi, Yuki has been a basketball star since his childhood. He led his high school team to back-to-back championships and b
The Siberian crane, a beautiful yet critically endangered waterbird, is facing a tough time. Its population has been declining due to changes in climate over time, which has led to a loss of genetic diversity and an increase in inbreeding. This means the birds are more likely to have harmful genetic
In four East African countries—Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi—there's a big problem when it comes to anesthesiologists. By 2015, these countries had way too few anesthesiologists. On average, there were only 0. 30 physician anesthesia providers (PAPs) for every 100, 000 people. That's a far cry
Ever wondered how to make sense of changing behaviors over time? Welcome to the world of random-intercept cross-lagged panel models. These models let you peek into how various factors influence each other as time passes. Imagine you're trying to figure out how popularity affects grades and vice vers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers made a stunning comeback against the Chargers, turning a 17-13 halftime deficit into a 40-17 victory. The game took a dramatic turn when quarterback Justin Herbert's pass was intercepted, leading to a 35-yard touchdown pass from Baker Mayfield to Mike Evans. The Buccaneers s
Imagine driving through the misty mountains of North Carolina, and suddenly, rows of lush, green Christmas trees come into view. This is the scene in Newland, a town nestled about 90 minutes from Asheville. Here, farmers have dedicated themselves to nurturing the iconic Fraser fir, a favorite Americ
Anesthesia, a crucial part of modern medicine, has come a long way. From the early days of its discovery, it has evolved into a sophisticated field. Researchers are now pushing boundaries to improve patient care and safety. They're exploring new drugs, techniques, and even personalized anesthesia pl
