In a bold move, legal representatives from over 20 states and Washington, D. C. , have taken the Trump administration to court. Their target? Billions of dollars in funding cuts that hit everything from crime prevention to food security and scientific research. The lawsuit, filed in Boston, is a di
Southeast Michigan is dealing with a mix of extreme heat and severe thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has issued alerts for several counties, warning of strong winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning. The region is under a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms, especially on Tuesday af
Mount Rinjani, a favorite spot for adventurers, recently turned tragic. A 26-year-old Brazilian woman, Juliana Marins, lost her life after falling into a deep ravine. The search for her lasted four days, with rescuers battling rough weather and tough terrain. It was a drone that first spotted her un
Ten years have passed since the International Journal of Neonatal Screening (IJNS) started its journey. It's now a big deal in the world of newborn health. This journal focuses on catching health problems in babies right after they're born. It's like a superhero for tiny humans, spotting issues befo
Proteins are like tiny workers in our cells, and they need to be managed well for our bodies to function properly. One such protein, UFD-3, has been found to have two important jobs. First, it helps to control the breakdown of other proteins that are tagged for destruction. Second, it plays a role i
Iran's government has taken a bold step by cutting off internet access nationwide. They say it's to shield the country from cyber threats, especially from Israel. The move comes after hackers targeted key systems like banks and cryptocurrency exchanges. The government claims these attacks could disr
Epileptic seizures are a common neurological issue, often triggered by irregular brain activity and stress. To tackle this, scientists have turned to EEGs, which measure brain waves. These readings are then analyzed using advanced tech, like deep learning, to spot and predict seizures. One new meth
Heart problems, where the heartbeat goes haywire, are tricky to spot in everyday life. Doctors have been using smart tech to help, but they're still figuring out how much heart data is needed to make a good call. A new study dives into this, using AI to see how well it can tell if someone's heart is
In small towns across China, wastewater treatment plants are having a tough time. These plants use special ponds called ecological combination ponds (ECPs) to clean water. But when the water coming in changes a lot, it's hard to adjust the settings. This leads to too much air being pumped in and too
A recent proposal to sell off over 3. 2 million acres of federal land in the Western U. S. has hit a roadblock. The Senate parliamentarian ruled that the plan, put forward by Senator Mike Lee, breaks the chamber's rules. This move has sparked a debate about who should control these lands and what th
