You might have heard that plastics in the ocean are a serious issue, but what's the real deal when it comes to seabirds? Scientists joined forces with local fishermen and wildlife rescuers to figure it out. They gathered more than 400 young shearwaters—some in great condition, others not so much. Th
Imagine a portable gaming device that takes you back to the golden era of arcade games. Atari's new GameStation Go does just that with its built-in trackball, spinner, and number pad. This isn't your typical handheld gaming system; it's a trip down memory lane for gamers who grew up before the 1990s
A big decision came from the federal appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday. They said the special counsel's report on Donald Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack can be made public. But, there's a catch. The lower court's three-day hold is still in place, giving Trump time to appeal to the S
Imagine you're preparing for an Oracle SQL certification exam. The questions you face might contain code snippets, making them tricky to classify. This study takes a closer look at designing automatic classifiers for such questions. Why is this important? Classifying questions helps in creating a r
The Dallas Zoo is gearing up for the icy weather headed their way. After a tough winter storm in 2021 left a third of the park without power, they've learned their lesson. Nine new generators are ready to kick in if needed, keeping the animals cozy. Staff will be doing overnight checks to make sure
Get ready for a fascinating night! Bestselling author Brad Meltzer is teaming up with Josh Mensch to chat about their new book, "The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy — and Why it Failed, " at the Dallas Museum of Art. This event, part of the DMA’s Arts and Letters Live series, happens
China has been flexing its military muscles with new ships. But there's another battlefield we should worry about: information. While China fills up airwaves in Africa and Europe, the U. S. is still focusing on traditional wars. Their approach, called "information warfare, " shapes global thoughts w
The Justice Department has made a request to a federal appeals court to allow Attorney General Merrick Garland to release a part of a report by special counsel Jack Smith. This report focuses on the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol before Donald Trump takes office. However, Garland has no plans
Imagine you've had a heart attack. Your body springs into action to fix the damage. One of the key players in this healing process are cells called fibroblasts. These little helpers repair heart tissue. But how can we keep tabs on them? That's where a new tool comes in. Scientists have created a spe
Imagine you're about to have a robotic hysterectomy for endometrial intraepithelial neoplasia (EIN). Your doctor suggests removing some lymph nodes, too. But how cost-effective is this procedure? Let's explore this question with a critical eye. First, what's EIN? It's a condition where cells in the
