In the United States, there are 574 federally recognized Tribes. These communities face a grim reality: American Indian and Alaska Native girls and women experience the highest rates of domestic violence (DV) in the country. Why is this happening? The root causes are deeply rooted in structural issu
Get ready for a wild week of weather! Both the Pacific Northwest and the Gulf Coast are gearing up for some serious storms. A strong low-pressure system is on its way, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain, and snow to the Pacific Northwest. This system could see winds reaching up to 70 mph in norther
The Green Bay Packers recently beat the Chicago Bears 20-19, and there was a notable change in their defensive lineup. Eric Stokes, a cornerback who hasn't had any reported injuries, surprisingly played only four defensive snaps. This isn't the first time Stokes' playing time has decreased. In Octob
Rain is no joke in Africa; it affects everything from farming to health. To predict rain, different tools are used, including numerical weather models (NWMs). These models cover whole regions, provide detailed images, and can look into the future. This study looked at two main models: the European
Imagine tiny polymer particles filled with special dyes, called BODIPYs, that can change color and brightness based on temperature and ammonia levels. Scientists made four types of these BODIPYs and mixed them into two kinds of polymers: PMMA and TPU. They created films and tiny particles (micropart
Imagine this: you're part of a community that's been growing rapidly, but now you hear whispers about potential deportations. That's the situation Asian Americans, particularly those from China, are facing. With President-elect Donald Trump promising mass deportations, many are scrambling to prepare
When Jalen Brunson moved from the Dallas Mavericks to the New York Knicks, it marked a new chapter in his career. The 28-year-old point guard had left behind a team where he felt he couldn’t grow. Recently, his father, Rick Brunson, who works with the Knicks, revealed some interesting details about
Ever wondered why the Earth's iodine cycle matters? Well, it's all about the climate and our health. Iodine, especially its oxides, plays a big role. One oxide, I 2 O 3 , was thought to be a "dead end" in the cycle. Scientists recently found out that this isn't true. They discovered that I 2 O
The Dallas Mavericks faced a tough night in Utah, falling to the Jazz 115-113. John Collins shone for the Jazz, scoring 28 points and grabbing 9 rebounds. Luka Doncic led the Mavericks with 37 points but made a costly defensive mistake. Without Kyrie Irving due to a shoulder injury, the Mavericks st
On Thursday night, the Washington Commanders faced the Philadelphia Eagles in a crucial division game. The Commanders' new head coach, Dan Quinn, made a big decision in the fourth quarter that didn't go as planned. Instead of kicking a field goal when they were down 12-10 and on the Eagles' 26-yard
