Des Moines is getting ready for a serious cold snap. The Extreme Temperature Plan was turned on early Sunday, November 30. The weather is expected to be so cold that it might break records from the 1800s. Iowa could be the coldest state in the country early on December 4. The National Weather Servi
Desistance, the process of leaving a life of crime, is often seen as a straightforward journey. However, it's far from simple. It's more like a winding road with many obstacles. This is especially true for those trying to leave gangs or drug-related activities. A recent study looked at a Swedish pro
Destiny USA, a huge mall in Syracuse, New York, is in a legal battle with a virtual reality gaming company. The mall wants to evict Zero Latency, a VR gaming venue, because its lease ended a while ago. The mall says Zero Latency should have left by the end of summer, but the company is still there.
DES, a chemical often found in water, is causing trouble for tiny ocean plants called diatoms. These plants are super important because they make a lot of the oxygen we breathe. But DES is making it hard for them to do their job. When diatoms are exposed to DES, they can't make as much chlorophyll,
Desi Arnaz is often remembered as the charming Cuban bandleader who played Ricky Ricardo, the loving husband of Lucy in the iconic TV show "I Love Lucy. " But there is much more to his story. He was a key figure in the early days of television, shaping how shows were made and broadcasted. Arnaz's
Despite economic worries, many Americans are still eager to explore Europe this summer. The urge to travel is strong, even when the economy is shaky. For instance, Jimin Shim, a young professional from Denver, is planning a trip to Portugal. She sees travel as a priority and saves up for it througho
Designing digital health tools that actually work and are easy to use is no easy task. It is tough to make something that people will use and find helpful. The person-based approach is one way to tackle this. It focuses on getting feedback from the people who will use the tool. But it doesn't sp
Designing proteins that are both stable and effective can be a real challenge for scientists. But what if AI could step in and simplify this task? Introducing PRIME, an AI model that harnesses temperature to predict optimal protein modifications. During testing with a variety of proteins, PRIME out
Despite decades of UN climate and biodiversity conferences, greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity loss keep rising. Recent summits, like COP29, fell short, offering developing countries mere fractions of the needed funds to tackle climate change. Delegates criticized the agreements as "outrageou
Desmond Ridder, the new Raiders quarterback, is under the spotlight due to injuries of the previous QBs. Let’s delve into his journey to better understand him. Born to a white mother, Sarah, and an African American father who left early, Ridder was raised by his mother and maternal grandmother. This
