Artificial Intelligence (AI) is advancing quickly, but the rules are all over the place. With the upcoming Trump administration planning to keep its hands off, the U. S. has a messy mix of state rules or no rules at all for AI. Some say the president-elect might appoint an "AI czar" to handle federa
Imagine you're a basketball coach like John Wooden, known for his UCLA wins. But what did he really care about? Not just victories, but helping players grow as individuals. This isn't just a sports story, it's a lesson for educators too. Too often, teachers focus on grades as the main measure of suc
Diclofenac, a popular nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), has been a topic of concern during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is because it can worsen the disease by causing oxidative stress and mitochondrial problems. COVID-19 is known for its hyperinflammation, and diclofenac might make this w
Lichens, those fascinating plants that grow on rocks and trees, have been around for a long time. Scientists first took notice of them in the 1870s and found that they produce special substances that can affect bacteria and fungi. More recently, we've discovered that lichens have a whole community o
Texas is looking for land to help the incoming Trump administration with its deportation plans. Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham said her office is spotting suitable properties across the state's 13 million acres. The project is named after Houston girl Jocelyn Nungaray, who was sadly killed
Ever wonder what makes sports so exciting? Let's dive into some incredible moments that happened on this very day in history. In 1980, the Chicago Bears pulled off a jaw-dropping victory against the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day. Dave Williams returned Eddie Murray's opening kickoff 95 yards in
Did you know that humans are pretty good at making decisions in complex situations? We don't always aim for the best solution; sometimes, we just look for something good enough, especially when we're short on time or resources. This is called satisficing. Robots, on the other hand, often struggle wi
This Sunday night, the Buffalo Bills will host the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium. But it's not just the teams that people are talking about. The weather is expected to play a significant role in this Week 13 matchup. Forecasters are predicting freezing temperatures, potential snowfall, and
Imagine this: artists are given special access to a new AI tool called Sora by OpenAI. This tool can turn text into videos, which is super exciting. But here’s the twist. The artists feel like they’re just being used for free labor. They believe OpenAI wants to promote its product using their work,
Imagine mixing two powerful substances to create a superhero drug against a dangerous disease. That's what scientists have done by combining eugenol and benznidazole to fight Chagas disease. This illness, caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, has only two treatment options—benznidazole and nifu
