It's not every day that a basketball coach takes his team to see a Broadway show. But that's exactly what Kentucky's Mark Pope did with his Wildcats. Just before a big game against Ohio State, the team saw "Hamilton. " This might not sound like a typical pre-game activity, but it says a lot about Po
Ciprofloxacin, a common antibiotic, is a tough guy that doesn't go away easily. When it ends up in water, it causes big problems for fish and other aquatic creatures. We need to get rid of it to keep our water clean and healthy. Scientists have found a cool way to break it down using tiny things cal
Pedro Martinez, the schools chief of Chicago Public Schools, was unceremoniously fired on Friday. The city's school board, controlled by Mayor Brandon Johnson, made the decision after a closed-door meeting. This move follows a long-running dispute between the mayor and Martinez over educational poli
Clean energy is a big deal, and hydrogen is a superstar in this field. One cool way to generate hydrogen is by breaking down urea in water. This happens in a process called urea oxidation reaction (UOR). Scientists have created a special electro-catalyst to make this happen in salty water, similar t
In a significant court case, France's anti-terrorism court has found eight individuals guilty of their roles in the 2020 beheading of Samuel Paty, a teacher. Paty was killed after displaying cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad in his classroom. The 18-year-old attacker, of Chechen heritage, was shot by
Ever heard of a fair-catch free kick in football? It's a rare thing, used only a handful of times in hundreds of games. Before last night, only one team had successfully pulled it off in the last 48 years. That's right, just one! Out of 16 attempts, only one succeeded. But last night, the Chargers'
Recently, a federal judge in Delaware gave some guidance on the WARN Act claims from Yellow Corp. ’s former employees. They argue they weren't properly notified ahead of mass layoffs in July 2023. The judge said Yellow was correct in using some defenses, but the notices given were "insufficient. " T
In Pakistan, especially in Islamabad, there's a significant challenge when it comes to introducing sexuality education in schools. A recent study discovered that the community is either in denial or resistant to this idea. Why? Many people simply don’t understand what comprehensive sexuality educati
Scientists explored how different types of tea compounds, called catechins, affect the physical and chemical properties of milk proteins, known as caseins. They found that catechins with added groups (esterified) attached more strongly to caseins than those without. This binding changed the structur
The Los Angeles Chargers pulled off an impressive comeback against the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. After trailing 21-13 at halftime, the Chargers rallied to win 34-27, securing a crucial victory that boosts their playoff chances. Quarterback Justin Herbert played a pivotal role, throwing for 2
