Ever heard of advantame? It's a sweetener that's been getting a lot of attention. Scientists have been looking into it to see if it's safe for us to eat. Here's what they found: Advantame is stable, but not in every situation. It can break down in acidic drinks and foods that are heated up. Researc
Earlier this week, Kenosha's Roosevelt Elementary School faced a frightening moment. A teenager tried to enter the school with a bag, raising suspicion among the staff. Instead of allowing them inside, the staff confronted the individual, who then fled the scene, heading into a nearby neighborhood.
In Columbia, South Carolina, the Richland County Sheriff’s Department has been looking into three cases of women being drugged at TLC Sports Bar over the past two months. The first incident happened on September 13, with the latest one reported on November 1. Sheriff Leon Lott has pointed out that t
Driving with one eye on the road and the other on your phone? That's a no-no! Head-Up Displays (HUDs) are here to save the day. They project vital car info right onto the windshield, keeping your eyes on the road. But how do you design these HUDs? Car companies love to keep their secrets, so we're g
Imagine a nurse who's overworked and stressed out. This isn't just bad for the nurse; it's also a big problem for the patients. You see, when nurses feel burned out, they can make mistakes or not provide the best care. This can lead to patients getting sicker or even dying. But how exactly does nurs
Imagine this: Australia is considering a new rule that would require teens to prove their age before they can use social media apps. The government believes this could keep kids safer online, but there are questions about how effective it will be. Companies have a year to figure out how to verify us
More and more people are putting themselves at risk by using their phones while driving. One clever solution is the Head-Up Display, or HUD. This smart system shows crucial car information right on the windshield, helping drivers keep their eyes on the road. But here's a problem: there's no agreed-u
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Californians voted overwhelmingly in favor of Proposition 36, which increases penalties for certain theft and drug offenses and expands access to drug treatment. The shift in public opinion was driven by visible changes in the state, including a rise in homeless
Keeping tabs on thousands of crimes happening every day can be tough. But we're not doing a great job of it. In fact, crime rates are climbing because we don't pay enough attention or collect enough data. This is a problem because people need to know where it's safe to go, police need to catch crimi
For ages, cities have aimed to be safe havens. But traditional methods of using population data often fell short. They overlooked crucial details. Then came big data, filling in those gaps with urban, mobile, and street-level insights. This data helps us spot crime trends and the social and environm
