A 22-year-old Michigander named Mack Davis from Owosso recently pleaded guilty to planning a hate-driven mass shooting aimed at LGBTQ+ spots. He targeted a political party office and a nearby bar, both places he linked to the LGBTQ+ community. Davis gathered an arsenal of weapons, ammunition, tactic
Did you know that detecting camphor in the air is a big deal for the pharmaceutical industry? Current methods, like chromatography-mass spectroscopy (GC-MS), are complex and not portable. Imagine if we could create a simple, portable sensor to do this job! Scientists have been experimenting with po
Washington saw a major defense bill pass through the Senate, focusing on significant pay hikes for junior military personnel. The bill, totaling $895 billion, also targets China's growing influence. Strikingly, it removes medical coverage for transgender children of military members. The measure fac
Have you ever heard of Dominique Pelicot? He's currently on trial in France for some truly horrible acts. Alongside 50 other men, Pelicot is being tried for a string of awful crimes. He admits to secretly drugging his wife for almost ten years, so he could assault her while she was unconscious. Can
Ever wonder why some people always seem to post happy updates, while others frequently share rants? It turns out, personality traits play a big role in the emotions we express on social media. This study dug into how our personalities influence the moods we share online. Researchers wanted to find o
CEST MRI, or Chemical Exchange Saturation Transfer MRI, is like a super sensitive tool that helps scientists peek into the tiny changes happening inside our bodies. But the signal it detects is really small, only a few percent of the main signal. So, scientists need a smart way to boost this signal
Ever wondered why opinions can be so hard to change? Scientists have been digging into this question, discovering that people often stick to their views, even when new information comes along. One reason might be the rules people have in their minds that make it tough to shift their stance. But ther
Scientists have created a new way to detect ethylenediamine (EDA), a chemical that's not so good for the environment. They made tiny, leaf-like structures called WO3-BiVO4 nanoflakes using a special process called hydrothermal synthesis. These nanoflakes were checked under microscopes and found to b
Imagine a world where your car reminds you to buckle up, no matter where you sit. Well, starting in 2027, that's exactly what the United States plans to do. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a new rule: all new passenger vehicles must sound an alarm if rear-seat passen
Even after the pandemic's immediate threats have faded, the anger and distrust left by COVID-19 rules are still being felt. Donald Trump's new administration is filled with people who were against these safety measures, even though some were put in place during his first term. These critics, from va
