When dealing with groundwater contamination, figuring out how far and wide the bad stuff has spread is a big job. Engineers have a tough time deciding how many wells to monitor. They need lots of data and powerful computers to map out the spread of contaminants, called plumes. But there's a simpler
Greenland, the world's largest island, is not just a giant block of ice. It's a place with its own people, culture, and history. Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory of Denmark. This means Greenland manages its own local affairs, but Denmark handles the big stuff like foreign and defense policie
In the world of women's basketball, a new league called Unrivaled has emerged, shaking things up. It all started with a casual meeting between Breanna Stewart, a star player for the New York Liberty, and Alex Bazzell, husband of Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier. Bazzell pitched an idea to Stewar
Scientists have found a clever way to purify antibodies without causing them to clump together or change their structure. This new method uses a special protein called C3A24, which was created by modifying another protein called Sac7d. This new protein is unique because it has a special ability to b
Students in La Crosse, Wisconsin, are getting a hands-on education about where their food comes from and how to grow it. This is all thanks to a collaboration between a local non-profit called GROW and Western Technical College. The college's greenhouse is the setting for these educational field tri
The Lakeshore Community Concerts season is wrapping up with a bang. The final show is a tribute to the 1960s, featuring Sixtiesmania. This band covers everything from the Beatles to the music of Woodstock. The concert will be held at Highland High School’s Monbeck Auditorium, 9135 Erie St. in Highla
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves. It can be tough to deal with, but it's not the only challenge people with schizophrenia face. Many of them also struggle with long-lasting depression. This isn't just about feeling sad; it's a de
NASA has just launched an exciting new mission to keep an eye on the Sun's behavior. This mission, called PUNCH, uses four small satellites working together. These satellites give us a 3D view of the Sun's outer layer, known as the corona. This is a big deal because it helps us understand and predic
In the bustling world of fitness, a dynamic duo from Suffolk County, New York, has been making waves. Phil Sottile and Stacey Lerman, the masterminds behind Intelligent Fitness, have been recognized for their outstanding contributions to the fitness industry. Their journey is marked by a series of i
Depression, or major depressive disorder (MDD), is a complex condition that affects how people process emotions. Brain waves, or oscillations, are crucial for understanding how the brain works. These waves can be evoked (triggered by an event) or induced (generated internally). Most studies have fo
