Imagine you're on an automated shuttle, zipping through the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. From July to December 2023, researchers were watching how well these shuttles handled their routes. They collected lots of data, like GPS information, disengagement records (when the shuttle hands
President Trump's first week back in the White House was packed with actions that hint at what his next four years might look like. He started by pardoning over 1, 500 people involved in the Capitol attack, showing he's not holding back. Trump also ended security details for some former officials an
Eighty years ago, on Jan. 27, 1945, the Soviet army liberated Auschwitz, a death camp in Poland. The camp is infamous for the horrors committed by the Nazis. This year, world leaders are joining about 50 survivors to remember the past and discuss the future. Some of these survivors were children whe
Electrochemical reduction is an exciting way to tackle chlorinated hydrocarbons in groundwater. This method uses special processes like direct electron transfer and active hydrogen to break down these stubborn pollutants. Scientists are digging into how the structure of these pollutants affects how
Small and big businesses in Baton Rouge have been closed due to the recent snow and ice, but now that the weather is getting better, they're getting back to work. Mia Monet from 2une In visited SoLou, a local restaurant, to chat about how businesses are recovering and getting ready for Winter Restau
Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under
High-entropy alloys, with their complex structures and multiple elements, pose interesting challenges for scientists looking to fine-tune magnetic properties. One notable alloy, Gd 0. 2 Tb 0. 2 Dy 0. 2 Ho 0. 2 Er 0. 2 Co 2 , demonstrates a promising magnetocaloric effect (MCE). Unlike si
A recent discovery by security researchers, Sam Curry and Shivang Shah, has exposed serious flaws in Subaru's tracking system for millions of cars. They reported these issues to Subaru in November, and the company quickly fixed the problem. However, the researchers warn that similar issues could sti
President Trump's ambitious plan to deport millions of undocumented immigrants is facing a significant hurdle: space. The current capacity of immigration detention centers is around 41, 000 beds, but there are an estimated 11. 7 million people living in the U. S. illegally. To achieve his goals, Tru
You might have heard some rumors about job cuts at CNN and NBC News. These two big news outlets are planning to lay off many workers soon. CNN's boss, Mark Thompson, is set to make an announcement on Thursday. This isn't good news for the employees, who were recently told to avoid showing too much f
