A star-studded event took place in Novi, Michigan, over the weekend. The Motor City Comic Con brought together a diverse group of celebrities from various TV shows and movies. Fans had the chance to meet and interact with their favorite stars, who were signing autographs and taking photos. The event featured actors from popular franchises like "Twilight" and "Scream...
The BU Health Law Program is marking its 70th year. It's a big deal, and it's worth taking a moment to think about the people who made it happen. Fran Miller, George Annas, and Wendy Mariner are the founders. They are often called FGW for short. They did a lot of important work in health law. Many people who work at the program now have shared their thoughts. Some t...
Imagine this: a powerful regulator, created to protect everyday folks from financial tricks, suddenly gets shut down. That's what happened to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). It was set up after the big financial crisis in 2008. The CFPB was supposed to be a shield against unfair practices in mortgages, car loans, and other financial products. It had ...
In sports, vision is key to picking up important information during competitions. It plays a huge part in how well athletes perform. Special training called Sports Vision Training (SVT) can boost specific visual skills, helping athletes reach their best. This study looked into how SVT affects the visuomotor skills and performance of elite skeet shooters. Skeet shoot...
Lake Mattamuskeet, the largest lake in North Carolina, has been dealing with a long-term problem called eutrophication. This process has made the water quality worse and created a perfect environment for harmful cyanobacteria to thrive. Scientists have been concerned about these blooms because some types of cyanobacteria can produce nasty toxins. To understand this s...
The crime drama 'Parish', starring Giancarlo Esposito and Skeet Ulrich, has been cancelled by AMC after just one season. The network expressed gratitude for the cast and crew's efforts but regretted that a second season wasn't possible. 'Parish' follows a former getaway driver who gets entangled with a dangerous criminal syndicate after his son's murder and the colla...