On a Monday night, Madison Square Garden will buzz with energy as the New York Knicks host Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals. Leading the series 2-0 against the Spurs, the Knicks haven’t had this much control at home in over half a century. Their last championship run in 1973 saw them win Finals games a
Wastewater plants use special methods to remove phosphorus before water goes back into nature. These methods often rely on tiny microbes that store phosphorus inside their cells. Recently, scientists noticed something surprising: when tiny plastic pieces (smaller than a grain of sand) mix with these
The Chesapeake Bay isn't just a big body of water on Maryland's side—it's a living classroom telling us about the planet's health. For centuries, people here built their lives around its tides, from watermen who knew when fish would run to families who relied on its bounty. But now, the bay is sendi
The U. S. is stepping up efforts to train workers for the semiconductor industry—a crucial move to stay competitive globally. Two federal agencies, the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of Commerce, have teamed up to fund a network of regional training centers under the CHIPS & Sc
Recurrent ovarian cancer treatments don't just fight the disease—they also affect how patients feel daily. To measure this, doctors use patient-reported outcomes (PROs), which are feedbacks directly from patients about their symptoms and quality of life. But are these tools reliable enough, especial
South Carolina voters will pick between two education leaders this summer to challenge the current state superintendent. Sylvia Wright, a former classroom teacher, is running for the Democratic spot for the first time. Lisa Ellis, who already held the party’s nomination in 2022, returns with her own
A federal judge in Washington is now reviewing whether to stop plans for a UFC fight at the White House next week. Two local residents filed a lawsuit claiming the event shouldn’t happen, and they asked the court to block it immediately. The fight, called "UFC Freedom 250, " is scheduled for June 14
Two more animals in Texas have tested positive for New World screwworm, a fly larva that feeds on living flesh. A week after the first case in decades showed up near the Mexican border, officials confirmed a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County now carry the parasite. Unlike common fl
The U. S. military just changed how troops list their religion—and not everyone is happy. The Pentagon slimmed down the list of recognized faiths from over 200 to just 31. Now, soldiers can pick from major religions like Christianity or Islam, but smaller groups like Wicca, paganism, or even atheism
Around 65 million people worldwide have dealt with long COVID, while another 17 to 24 million struggle with other lingering effects after infections. Doctors often suggest these patients keep an eye on their symptoms and adjust their activity levels carefully. Wearable devices like fitness trackers
