Over the weekend, a small group of masked individuals dressed in black marched through Columbus, Ohio, waving Nazi flags and shouting racial slurs. The event sparked concern and condemnation from local leaders and the White House. President Joe Biden's spokesperson, Andrew Bates, stated that such ac
On Sunday, Rashida Jones stood on the stage of the Governors Awards, surrounded by her siblings. She delivered a speech written by her late father, Quincy Jones, who was set to receive an honorary Oscar before his passing two weeks prior. Quincy Jones, a legendary music producer with seven Oscar nom
Dubai's Emirates stands out as one of the world's best airlines. They don't just use planes—they fly the Airbus A380 and Boeing 777, two of the most iconic widebody jets. With over 100 of each, they stick to these models. Emirates has a reputation for high-class cabins, great in-flight entertainment
Imagine you're trying to figure out how well a crystal can conduct heat. Traditionally, scientists use complex calculations called first-principles to predict this property, called lattice thermal conductivity (LTC). These calculations need a lot of computational power, especially when you want to e
Inflation is a cruel beast, especially for small businesses as they face skyrocketing costs and disgruntled customers. Enjou Chocolat, a small chocolate shop in New Jersey, knows this story all too well. Forcing customers to shell out more for treats, like $14. 99 for a half-pound bag of foil chocol
Ever wondered why farmers in China are so dedicated to keeping their land in top shape? Scientists from economics and psychology are curious about what motivates people, especially farmers, to protect the environment. They want to know if it’s the promise of more money or personal feelings that driv
Scientists have recently discovered a new set of long noncoding RNAs, called lincRNAs, by examining single-cell transcriptomes from various plant tissues, including rice, Arabidopsis, tomato, and maize. These lincRNAs are as specific to certain cell types as messenger RNAs (mRNAs) and play crucial r
One sunny morning at Dallas Love Field, travelers awaited Southwest Airlines Flight 2494, ready for takeoff to Indianapolis. But fate had a different plan. Just as the plane began its move, an unexpected bang echoed through the cabin. It wasn't mechanical trouble; it was a bullet, striking the Boein
Scientists have been mixing things up to create stronger and smarter materials. They've been blending Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA) with Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and Zinc Oxide (ZnO) to make composites with super electrical and mechanical properties. The goal? To see how these tiny fillers can boost PVA's
Chris Distefano recently pulled off a comedy marathon, performing three back-to-back sets at different New York Comedy Club locations during the New York Comedy Festival. This wasn’t just a feat of endurance; it was a strategic move to reclaim ownership of his material. Inspired by Taylor Swift's re
