In a surprising twist, Southern Methodist University (SMU) snagged the final spot in the newly expanded 12-team College Football Playoff, leaving Alabama out in the cold. The selection committee chose SMU, even though they lost the Atlantic Coast Conference title game, because their overall record w
Sam Darnold had a fantastic day, completing 22 of 28 passes for 347 yards and five touchdowns. The Minnesota Vikings easily beat the Atlanta Falcons, 42-21. Jordan Addison and Justin Jefferson also had great games, with Addison catching eight passes for 133 yards and three touchdowns, and Jefferson
The recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street isn't just another tragic event. It's a snapshot of the city's sliding security. Sure, New York has always had its share of high-profile crimes, like the killings of John Lennon and Meir Kahane. But those incidents ha
Antimony, a heavy metal, affects the swimming speed of Pelophylax nigromaculatus tadpoles. Researchers found that when these critters are exposed to antimony in two different ways—either in short bursts (pulse exposure) or continuously (constant exposure) for 28 days—they swim significantly slower.
Ever wondered what’s been visiting your backyard at night? A curious tech enthusiast decided to find out by building an infrared camera trap using a Raspberry Pi. This project is not just about capturing nocturnal creatures, but also about exploring technology and DIY skills. The project starts wit
ChargePoint Holdings, Inc. (CHPT) has a big problem on its hands. Its fancy charging systems for electric vehicles (EVs) are getting tricky to manage, especially when it comes to online payments. You see, ChargePoint's Cloud Services platform is where all the payment action happens. But with great p
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a long-term health condition that many people deal with daily. It's common for those with T2D to experience poor mental wellbeing and struggle with sticking to their treatments, especially when they're feeling stressed. Coping mechanisms can help manage this stress, but not
Imagine you're in school, and you're asked about how your school handles diversity. Now, think about what your teacher might say. Turns out, kids and teachers often see things differently! A recent study in Belgium developed a special tool to measure how students and teachers think about diversity i
Did you know that taking care of plants in the city can make us healthier and happier? Scientists found out how this works in Kuching, Malaysia, a city known for its mix of people from different backgrounds. By talking to folks who plant and grow things in the city, they discovered that caring for p
Two new species of Achaeta, a type of small, soil-dwelling worm, have been discovered in southern Poland. These worms are unique because they don't have chaetae, which are tiny bristles found in other annelids. Scientists found these worms in areas that were once mined or burned. They studied both l
