This year has been full of unexpected events that left people shocked and talking. One incident involved a United Airlines plane at 36, 000 feet. The cockpit windshield suddenly shattered, injuring the pilots. The National Transportation Safety Board found out that a high-altitude weather balloon from Washington had hit the plane. This could have been very dangerous ...
Ever notice how some stuff just vanishes from our lives? One day, it's everywhere, and the next, it's gone like it never existed. People have been sharing memories of things that were super popular but then disappeared without a trace. Think about buying ringtones. It was a big deal back then. You'd pick a tune, pay for it, and show it off. Now, it's a thing of the ...
In 1982, a group of computer scientists at Carnegie Mellon University faced a problem. They needed a way to show when they were joking online. This was before emojis, so they had to get creative. The solution? A tiny symbol made from keyboard characters. It all started with a joke gone wrong. A scientist posted a fake warning about a mercury spill. Some people belie...
Healthcare costs are already skyrocketing, and the situation could get worse if Congress doesn't act soon. In 2026, many Pennsylvanians and Americans might face a huge increase in insurance premiums if federal tax credits for individual health insurance aren't extended. This isn't just a problem for those buying insurance through Pennie, the state's health insurance ...
Rochelle Township High School has some good news to share. They got a "commendable" rating under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) for the past year. This rating is one step below the highest rating, "exemplary. " The school's score was 86. 73, which is better than the previous two years. In 2024, it was 76. 70, and in 2023, it was 70. 37. The school looked at d...
In today's fast-moving business world, companies are under the microscope like never before. Everyone from investors to regulators wants to see clear, honest, and smart money management. It's not just about following the rules anymore; it's about building a culture where responsibility and trust come first. This isn't just a small change. It's a big shift in how bus...
MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are tiny but mighty players in our bodies. They can tell us a lot about diseases, but catching them is tricky. They're short, there aren't many of them, and they look similar to each other. That's where electrochemical biosensing comes in. It's like a high-tech treasure hunt for these tiny RNA molecules. Scientists have been cooking up clever w...
Windows, the operating system that powers millions of computers worldwide, has had a remarkable journey since its launch in 1985. Over the past four decades, it has seen numerous versions, each with its own unique features and quirks. Let's take a closer look at some of the most memorable moments in Windows history. Windows 1. 0, released in the fall of 1985, was a ...
A 28-point peace plan to end the Ukraine-Russia war has been approved by President Trump. However, it's unclear if Ukraine is on board with the proposal. The plan was reportedly written by Kirill Dmitriev, an adviser to Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, during a meeting in Miami last month. The plan has been in the works for about a...
Chemists have long relied on transition metals to speed up reactions. Now, they're using light to make these reactions even better. Most of the time, they use short-wavelength light like purple or blue. But there's a catch. Long-wavelength light, like red and orange, is gentler and can go deeper. Yet, it's rarely used in these reactions. Here's where things get inte...