Have you ever noticed that objects moving towards or away from you seem to speed up as they get closer? Scientists have long known that the speed at which we perceive things moving on a flat plane can be affected by how fast they appear to be moving at our eyes and where they start from. But what ab
You might know Jay-Z as a famous rapper, but did you know he also has a social justice arm called Team Roc? Well, they're not happy with the Kansas City, Kansas, police department. Team Roc says the department isn't being transparent about police misconduct. They filed a lawsuit because they think t
Ever wondered how doctors measure how well your lungs absorb oxygen? Step back in time to the early 20th century, where a woman named Marie Krogh made a groundbreaking discovery. She introduced the single-breath technique to measure pulmonary diffusing capacity. This method, still used today, helps
In a recent study, scientists explored whether smartphone apps can accurately measure how fast a barbell moves during powerlifting exercises. They compared three apps - Qwik VBT, Metric VBT, and MyLift - against a commercial device called RepOne. Twenty experienced powerlifters tried out these tools
Keegan Murray, born and raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a rising star in the NBA. He's known for his skills on the court, but what about his background? Keegan, along with his twin Kris, comes from a close-knit family with deep roots in basketball. Their father, Kenyon, was a standout player himsel
Imagine waking up to the news that a knife-wielding assailant has gone on a rampage in your city. That's what New Yorkers faced on Monday morning. The attacker, described as a 51-year-old homeless man with mental health issues, took the lives of two men and critically injured a woman across three lo
Have you ever wondered what's hiding in your local landfill? It turns out, it could be a warrior against pollution! One such fighter is a special strain of Bacillus subtilis, known as LLS-04, that scientists found in landfills. This tiny hero is like a superhero of the microscopic world, helping to
Imagine having a super-efficient sponge that can soak up tiny, harmful chemicals from water and even fish. That's basically what scientists have created with a new polymer. This polymer, made from a substance called 4-pyridinemethanol, is like a tiny, porous magnet for troublesome chemicals. These
Endocrine disruptors, often found in our environment, can mess with our hormones and cause health problems, especially with reproduction. Two well-known culprits are Bisphenol A (BPA) and perfluoro-octane sulphonate (PFOS). These chemicals are everywhere, but we don't fully understand how they work
The Kansas City Chiefs faced their first defeat of the season in Week 11, losing 30-21 to the Buffalo Bills. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes sees this loss as a chance for his team to grow. He believes the team can use this experience to improve and become stronger as they head into the final stretch of
