The skin is our body's first line of defense. It protects us from harm. It is also surprisingly tough. It can withstand a lot of force before it gives way. This is especially true when it comes to blunt objects. Think about it. The skin can handle a lot of pressure before it breaks. But how much exa
Forensic science is always on the lookout for new ways to solve crimes. One exciting development comes from the world of Volabolomics. This field focuses on Volatile Organic Compounds, or VOCs, which are gases released by various materials and processes. In a recent study, researchers explored ho
The bond between science and religion has long been a topic of debate. It is easy to assume that people from different countries have different views. However, not many studies have dug deep into how people from various cultures see the relationship between these two fields. A recent
The Art Institute of Chicago is currently in the spotlight, but not for its stunning collection of art. Instead, the museum is dealing with a situation involving its top leader. The president and director, James Rondeau, has decided to take some time off. This comes after a strange event that happen
In a quiet town outside of Springfield, Illinois, a tragic event unfolded that left a community in shock. A car suddenly veered off the road, crossing a field and crashing into a building where an after-school program was in session. The impact was devastating, resulting in the loss of four young li
The western film "Rust, " starring Alec Baldwin, is finally out. It is available for streaming on various platforms for a fee of $14. 99. It will also be shown in select theaters. The film's release comes after a long delay due to a tragic incident on set. In October 2021, Baldwin accidentally s
A Ukrainian reporter, Viktoriia Roshchyna, vanished near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in the summer of 2023. It wasn't until April 2024 that Russia finally acknowledged they had her. Then, in October, Roshchyna's family got a letter from Russian officials saying she had died. But they didn't share
The Alpha rocket, a two-stage, 96. 7-foot-tall (29. 6 meters) vehicle, took off from California's Vandenberg Space Force Base. Its goal was to send a technology demonstration into low Earth orbit (LEO) for aerospace company Lockheed Martin. The launch was the sixth for the Alpha rocket. It was part
The Iberian Peninsula is slowly returning to normal after a significant power outage that affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France. The incident, which occurred just after noon on Monday, was one of the most severe in Europe in nearly two decades. As the region works to restore power, experts a
In Chatham, Illinois, a town of 14, 000, a tragic event unfolded that would leave the community in shock. On a Monday afternoon, the usually quiet town was disrupted by the sound of numerous sirens. Patrick McCarthy, the village manager, and a colleague rushed to the scene, only to find a car had cr
