In the world of joint health, a thin layer called the subchondral bone plate plays a big part. Scientists wanted to see if everyday CT scans could tell where this layer starts and how thick it is, without needing fancy equipment. They used 18 arm bones taken from nine preserved bodies and scanned th
A federal judge has overturned a rule put in place by the Trump administration that made it harder for wind and solar projects to receive federal tax breaks. The decision, issued by Judge Colleen Kollar‑Kotelly in Washington, DC, says the Treasury Department’s Internal Revenue Service (IRS) did not
Machine learning is now used to help predict the weather and study climate change. It does not replace scientists; it works alongside traditional physics models. Most of the work uses “machine learning, ” a type of computer program that finds patterns in data. It is trained on large sets of
The latest round of climate chatter begins with a claim that China has hidden its real carbon output. Some say the country now looks cleaner because it changed how it counts emissions, but data shows its totals are still climbing. In fact, China’s yearly CO₂ output grew from about 7. 9 billion ton
"The Norwin School District is preparing to increase property taxes by about 4% for the next school year. The decision was made after a unanimous vote by the board on Monday night. The budget plan, totaling roughly $99 million, raises taxes to 100. 2 mills in the main towns and to 15. 97 mills fo
In a surprising move, the president chose Bill Pulte to fill the top intelligence post for up to seven months without Senate approval. Unlike past leaders who brought decades of military or government service, Pulte’s background centers on overseeing a federal housing agency and pursuing political
In recent shows, some big names have turned their concerts into political rallies. Fans say they want music, not a lecture on politics. A public‑relations consultant points out that people are growing tired of constant political rants from singers. He cites two examples: a famous rock star wh
The Knicks are back in New York for their first Finals game in 27 years, and the crowd was packed with familiar faces. Fans saw a mix of Hollywood stars and former NBA legends cheering on the team from the front row. Timothée Chalamet, a big Knicks fan, flew in with Fat Joe on a private jet.
The problem of lead in everyday life is still big. Even with current safety rules, most people cannot stay completely away from it. Fixing the source of lead is a long‑term goal, but people need quick ways to protect themselves now. Researchers have found that having health insurance can lessen t
The link between heart disease and mental health is growing in importance. New studies show that people who have anxiety or depression often also suffer from heart problems, and this overlap is driven by both genes and life experiences. Research using family data suggests that having anxiety or dep
