Soccer formations are like secret codes that teams use to outsmart their opponents. These codes have been studied for over twenty years, using data from games and player movements. But what exactly are formations? They are the patterns that teams create on the field, like a dance routine that helps
In the heart of Washington, a large crowd gathered to voice their concerns about recent government actions. The chilly weather did not deter hundreds of current and former federal employees from rallying outside the Department of Health and Human Services. Their mission? To protest the recent firing
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reason to be concerned. This week, the United States and Russia met in Saudi Arabia to discuss a possible end to the three-year war in Ukraine. The problem? Ukraine was not invited to the party. The United States says that Ukraine is involved in the tal
The S&P 500 and the European Stoxx 600 hit new highs on Tuesday. This happened while U. S. President Donald Trump was busy with a flurry of activities. He was meeting with Russian officials and making controversial statements about Ukraine. Trump's administration kept the strict rules for corpo
During the COVID-19 pandemic, two drugs, hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin, became popular among people in the US. These drugs were used to treat COVID-19, even though they were originally meant for other things. The use of these drugs was not well understood, especially among different groups of pe
In South Korea, a new player has entered the scene of the invasive hornet, Vespa velutina. This hornet, first spotted in 2003, has been causing trouble for beekeepers, ecosystems, and even human health. Until 2020, no one had found any parasites or parasitoids on these hornets. Then, in Andong City,
The Zagros Mountains, a massive range stretching across Iran, hold secrets of ancient collisions between continents. To understand when these collisions happened, scientists use various methods. They study rocks, minerals, and tiny crystals called zircons. These techniques help them figure out the t
Imagine trying to understand a complex city layout without knowing how different buildings communicate with each other. That's similar to the challenge scientists face when studying tissues. They have tools to see where different cells are, but figuring out how these cells talk to each other and wor
Trump recently hinted at a major escalation in the trade war. He suggested that the U. S. might slap a 25% tariff on cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. This could potentially go even higher over the next year. The tariffs could start as early as April 2, but Trump didn't specify which countr
In a surprising move, former U. S. President Donald Trump recently advised Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to rush negotiations with Russia to end the ongoing conflict. Trump's advice came with a stark warning: if Zelenskyy doesn't act quickly, he might not have a country left to lead. This
