It's not every day you hear about a rapper involved in a massive crypto heist. But that's exactly what happened to Heather Morgan, also known as Razzlekhan, who got sentenced to 18 months in prison. Her crime? Helping her husband, Ilya Lichtenstein, launder stolen bitcoin worth over $10 billion toda
CVS Health has bolstered its board of directors, adding four new members, including the CEO of a hedge fund that has been vocal about the company’s struggles. The latest development comes after productive discussions with shareholder Glenview Capital Management, which holds about a 1% stake in CVS H
In recent years, scientists have been conducting lab experiments to test ideas about how culture evolves. These experiments have uncovered some interesting things, like how cultures change over time, the biases that shape what becomes popular, and even if animals can have their own cultures. We've s
You know how sometimes things just don't fit perfectly? Well, the same can happen with hip replacements. Doctors in a recent study looked into what makes hips go wonky after having a total hip replacement through the direct front path. They used specially designed stems for this operation. The study
On Sunday, Rashida Jones stood on the stage of the Governors Awards, surrounded by her siblings. She delivered a speech written by her late father, Quincy Jones, who was set to receive an honorary Oscar before his passing two weeks prior. Quincy Jones, a legendary music producer with seven Oscar nom
Ever heard of CKM syndrome? It's when heart, kidney, and metabolic issues happen together. This is a big deal in the US, but we don't know much about how where you live and how much you make affect it. Let's dive in. CKM syndrome can be serious, but not everyone has the same risk. Poorer neighborho
Lately, Texas has caused a stir with its new elementary school curriculum. Some folks are concerned that it doesn't give the full picture of slavery and racism in America. For instance, lessons about Thomas Jefferson's Monticello skip over the fact that enslaved people built it. This has parents and
Recent progress in local electron correlation methods has made it easier to perform CCSD(T) calculations on large molecules, but achieving the complete basis set (CBS) limit remains challenging due to basis set superposition errors. This is where non-atom-centered or floating orbitals (FOs) come in.
Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) is a protein that helps control which genes get turned on or off in our cells. Scientists thought that different chemicals, called ligands, would fight for the same spot on PPARγ to do their job. But it turns out, they can actually work togeth
Tuberculosis, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has been a big health problem for a long time. In 2022, the number of new cases reached 7. 5 million, the highest since 1995. This increase could be due to the COVID-19 pandemic making it tough to find tuberculosis cases. Scientists looked at how
