Does a tourist visa protect you from thieves? Not always, especially if you're a professional athlete in North America. The NBA and NFL have alerted their players about a clever, tech-savvy burglary ring from South America. These thieves aren't your average criminals; they use drones, signal-jammers
Houston's Hurricane Beryl was more than just a storm for Kimberly Rubit. It was a 10-day struggle to keep her disabled daughter, Mary, safe without air conditioning, water, or lights. The power outage took a huge toll. In fact, at least 36 people died from heat-related issues during this time. This
In today's politically divided world, the language we use can have a significant impact on how others perceive us and our beliefs. Researchers conducted two experiments with 1121 Democrats and Republicans in the United States. They found that people tend to trust speakers more when they use language
Politically charged misinformation is a tricky beast. People often reject or accept it based on their beliefs, not facts. Some think it's because folks don't really care about the truth. But what happens when you offer a reward for telling it like it is? Previous tests showed that people's bias dro
Have you ever noticed how the sounds around you can change how you feel? Like how birds chirping makes a park feel peaceful, but traffic noise can make it feel busy and maybe even uncomfortable? Scientists call this 'soundscape appropriateness', or SA for short. It's like how well the sounds around
Emergencies happen everywhere, and they're happening more often. With more people getting hurt, traditional ways of sorting patients don't cut it anymore. That's where smart triage systems come in—they use artificial intelligence to quickly figure out who needs help the most. This study looks into h
On Monday, the Marblehead Education Association (MEA) shared their hopes that direct discussions with the School Committee could help find a solution to the ongoing strike. This strike has kept classrooms closed for five school days. The MEA has been eager to sit down with the committee since mediat
Have you ever wondered how folks prep for storms, and if it makes a difference afterwards? Research has focused a lot on getting ready for big weather events, but not on how people's worries before a storm affect how they bounce back. A study about families hit by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey took
Jared Isaacman, a passionate entrepreneur and aviation lover from New Jersey, has made waves in both technology and air travel. After studying at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, he founded United Bank Card in the 1990s, which handles billions in transactions yearly. Isaacman's interest in avia
Young adults with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) might face a higher risk of heart disease if they become unable to work due to their condition. A recent study looked into this idea by examining data from the CorEvitas registry. Researchers compared two groups of people under 65 with RA: those who develo
