A recent event in New York City has sparked conversations about immigration policies and the actions of federal agents. A high-ranking city official found himself in an unexpected situation while supporting immigrants facing deportation. This official, who also has political aspirations, was taken i
People with schizophrenia often face big challenges in everyday life. They might struggle with basic tasks and feel like they are not getting better. So, researchers wanted to see if multiple sessions of occupational therapy could help. They thought it might improve how well people can function and
Scientists have developed a new gel that could change the game for growing sperm cells outside the body. This gel is made from a substance called chitosan, which turns into a gel at body temperature. The gel is then covered with a special mix of proteins and other stuff that sperm cells need to gr
The weather is set to take a dramatic turn this afternoon. Expect partly cloudy skies with showers and thunderstorms that could escalate into severe conditions. Wind speeds could reach up to 80 miles per hour, and hail up to 3 inches in diameter is possible. While the risk of flooding and tornadoes
A federal judge in Massachusetts has overturned a decision made by the Trump administration. This decision had led to the cancellation of numerous research grants. The grants were linked to topics such as diversity, gender identity, and vaccine hesitancy. The judge ruled that the administration's ac
The G7 summit in Canada's Rockies kicked off with a notable split among leaders. The main issue? A joint statement on the Israel-Iran conflict. European leaders, including France's Emmanuel Macron, Germany's Friedrich Merz, and Britain's Keir Starmer, pushed for a consensus. They wanted to affirm Is
The Duchenne muscular dystrophy community is in turmoil. The death of a second teenager from liver failure has sparked fear and anger. The teenager died after receiving a gene therapy called Elevidys. This therapy is from a company called Sarepta Therapeutics. The teenager's death has left famil
A lot of what happens in society is guided by rules. These rules cover everything from how much things cost to how we vote. Making sure these rules work well for everyone is a big deal in social, economic, and political studies. Now, modern AI tools, like deep neural networks and reinforcement learn
Cancer treatment has seen a big change with immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy. This therapy works by waking up the body's immune system to fight cancer. However, it doesn't always work well with solid tumors. The immune response might not be strong enough. To tackle this, scientists have come
The weather forecast for the upcoming week is a mix of storms and heat. The unsettled weather pattern from the past week is expected to continue through the start of the workweek. After a few more rounds of storms, the weather will begin to change, with extreme heat and lots of sunshine replacing th
