The Biden administration recently shared some final space policy papers focusing on activities and technology advancements in the area between Earth and the moon, known as cislunar space. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) issued a policy memo on December 18, which instru
This year's dance performances were all about authenticity and fearlessness. Mira Nadon from New York City Ballet and Chloe Misseldine from American Ballet Theater were standouts for their sheer courage on stage. Veterans like Twyla Tharp, Ralph Lemon, and Bill T. Jones showed us the power of dance
Prepare for some weather whiplash! The sun's shine today won't last all day in Southern New England as clouds roll in from the south. Temps are poised to stay rather warm, hitting the low to mid-40s, and some spots might even tickle the 50s. This warm spell has been sticking around, with yesterday s
This morning, Boston woke up to temperatures that were not as chilly as expected. After yesterday's high of 60°F (15°C), the air didn't cool down much overnight. As a result, most of the area is seeing rain instead of snow this Wednesday. However, there are exceptions. Higher elevations in northern
Have you ever thought about how plants react to warm spring days? Well, it turns out they can make their growing phases happen quicker! Scientists recently studied how spring-flowering herbs in woodland areas respond to warm days during one growing season. They gathered data from five botanic garden
Our bodies run on a 24-hour rhythm, known as circadian rhythms. These rhythms control many things, like when we sleep and wake up, as well as how our hormones and metabolism work. The main conductor of these rhythms is the circadian clock, located in a small part of the brain called the suprachiasma
Ever wonder why some people always seem to post happy updates, while others frequently share rants? It turns out, personality traits play a big role in the emotions we express on social media. This study dug into how our personalities influence the moods we share online. Researchers wanted to find o
Did you know that the way we treat Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has come a long way? One person who's made a big difference is Hannah Murray. She's been working on something called cognitive therapy. This isn't like talking to a friend, it's a special way of helping people change how they t
Imagine you're in a big classroom where one student, Google, has been controlling the questions and answers for years. Now, the Justice Department is checking if Google is playing fair or hogging all the attention. They want to talk to Dmitry Shevelenko, the business boss of Perplexity, a new AI sea
Google's latest AI tool, Whisk, is all about turning images into new creations. No text needed! Just upload your pictures, and Whisk will blend them together into one unique image. Think of it as a fun way to get creative, not a serious editing tool. Big companies like Google are racing to show off
