Scientists have a new trick for counting rare iridium atoms without breaking them. Instead of dissolving the metal or heating it, they fire protons at iridium samples inside a small accelerator. When a proton brushes past an iridium nucleus, the nucleus wobbles and releases a burst of gamma rays. Ea
The town of Munster is taking small steps toward possibly welcoming data centers to a former golf course site. Developers want to adjust current plans to include these facilities, which store and manage huge amounts of digital information. Right now, the area is set aside for tech and research busin
Americans often debate whether leaders prioritize the nation or themselves. Some argue that personal loyalty overshadows national interest. For example, tax records reveal a pattern of questionable financial behavior. While past presidents released their tax returns as a standard practice, one recen
A show that mixes crime with comedy isn’t easy to pull off. Breaking Bad managed it by balancing tension with humor, especially through Jesse Pinkman’s sharp one-liners and Walt’s awkward attempts at suburban normalcy. Weeds took a different path, starting as a dark satire of suburban life before sh
A crime thriller that slipped under most radars isn’t quite taking dust off shelves in the U. S. , but its 90% critic score says it’s worth the search. Released in 2020, this Australian film sticks to the dry earth of Victorian towns, where heat bakes secrets into the soil and shadows hide more than
Peruvians faced a tough choice in the presidential runoff, picking between two candidates who couldn’t win over a majority of voters even in the first round. Keiko Fujimori, tied to her father’s controversial past, and Roberto Sánchez, connected to a scandal-ridden ex-president, both failed to gain
Speed and certainty aren’t just for sports—they seem to play a role in police lineups too. A pair of studies looked into how well eyewitnesses can pick out suspects in person shortly after a crime. While most research uses photos instead of real people, these studies focused on actual showups where
If Democrats take over the House, they plan to dig into actions taken by Trump’s administration. This isn’t just about pointing fingers—it’s about following through on oversight duties Congress has avoided for over a year. Rep. Jared Huffman says investigations won’t wait, even if Trump leaves offic
For over thirty years, a trio of Dallas sports radio hosts has shaped how locals start their mornings. George Dunham, Craig Miller, and Gordon Keith—better known as The Musers—began their run on 96. 7 FM/1310 AM The Ticket back in 1994. The show’s early days coincided with the station’s launch, maki
When cadets at military academies tear their ACL, surgery often follows—and the type of graft used can shape their recovery journey. New research looks at how different grafts impact not just physical strength but also mental confidence during rehabilitation. Quadriceps strength, a key factor in kne
