Saturday Night Live kicked off with a political skit, this time focusing on Donald Trump and Joe Biden. James Austin Johnson played Trump, visiting Biden, portrayed by Dana Carvey, as they prepared for the presidential handover. The skit poked fun at Trump's controversial cabinet picks, with Sarah S
In plant breeding, finding the best genotypes from a big group is like finding a needle in a haystack. This study looks at different ways to make that process easier and more accurate. It's all about making the best use of genomic selection, which is like a superpower for plant breeders. The study
Recycling household waste is a growing challenge as cities get bigger and we generate more trash. Picking the right spot for a new recycling plant involves many factors, like sustainability. This study aims to create a new decision-making model to rate and choose the best locations. It's divided int
Imagine a range of tiny and gigantic worlds, all existing at once. That's what the many worlds interpretation of quantum physics suggests. Now, picture these worlds bumping into each other, like kids on a playground. When this happens, it's called decoherence. Sometimes, these worlds mess with each
Imagine you're an investor in the wild world of crypto assets. These digital currencies come in all shapes and sizes, but they're mainly defined by two big things: how secure their technology is, and how stable their governance is. Now, picture this: you're using a recommendation app to help you dec
Scientists are exploring how the spread of religious ideas, or "memes, " can shape the diversity we see in religions today. They compare this to how diseases or helpful microbes spread and evolve within hosts. Just like pathogens, religious memes can jump from person to person, influencing how peopl
Ever ponder how religions morph and branch out into different shapes? Picture this: cultural ideas, or 'memes', zip around like lightning among people. Some ideas latch on, others vanish in a flash. Sort of like how viruses invade hosts, religions act as hosts for these memes. Zoom in on how viruse
In New York City, the jury selection for the trial of a former Marine Corps veteran, Daniel Penny, began on Monday. Penny, 25, is charged with manslaughter following an incident on a subway train in May 2023. He's accused of causing the death of Jordan Neely, a 30-year-old former performer, using a
The college basketball season is just around the corner, and it's time to look at some of the top players. This year, the SEC and Big East conferences are leading the pack with their talented rosters. Mark Sears from Alabama is one of the standouts, voted as a First Team Preseason All-American. Sear
College is a big deal, and it's never too soon to start planning for it. By the time students reach sophomore year of high school, they should be thinking about tests, applications, and how to pay for their future education. High schools usually have guidance counselors to help, but they can be bus
