Epilepsy is a complex puzzle. It alters the brain's layout and operations. Researchers have been piecing together clues. They examined various brain scans. Some scans focused on the brain's physical form. Others observed its activity during rest. The findings were intriguing. The hippocampus, a vital brain region, often shows damage in epilepsy patients. But the sto...
Ever wondered how scientists can tell what's happening inside materials when they start to break? It's not always easy, especially when different types of damage happen at the same time. But a new method is making waves in the world of composite materials. This method uses something called acoustic emission (AE) signals. Think of it like a material's way of screamin...
Scientists have come up with a clever way to see tannic acid in drinks. They made tiny particles that glow in two colors: blue and orange. When these particles meet tannic acid, the orange glow fades, but the blue stays bright. This change helps them measure how much tannic acid is in a drink. The cool part is that these particles can show different colors. When the...
Kevin Spacey, the well-known actor, recently took to social media to clarify some misunderstandings about his living situation. In a video posted on his Instagram, he addressed reports that he was homeless and living out of hotels. Spacey started by acknowledging the outpouring of support he received from people who offered him a place to stay or simply checked in o...
Wicked: For Good has made a huge splash at the box office. It opened with a massive $150 million in the U. S. and $226 million worldwide. This beat the original Wicked's numbers by a lot. The first Wicked movie made $112. 5 million in the U. S. and $164 million globally. So, Wicked: For Good is now the biggest opening for a movie based on a Broadway show. This isn't...
The Kansas City Chiefs and Indianapolis Colts faced off in a crucial Week 12 matchup that could shape the AFC landscape. The Colts, boasting an impressive 8-2 record, traveled to Arrowhead Stadium to take on the 5-5 Chiefs, led by the ever-dangerous Patrick Mahomes. The game was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams trading blows. The Colts struck first with ...
In Nigeria, a troubling trend of school kidnappings continues to escalate. Recently, 50 out of 303 students taken from a Catholic school in Niger state managed to escape. These kids, aged 10 to 18, found their way back to their families between Friday and Saturday. However, 253 students and 12 teachers remain in the hands of their abductors. Meanwhile, in Kwara stat...
In recent times, the political landscape has been anything but calm. The divide between Congress and the White House is growing, especially on crucial issues both at home and abroad. The Trump administration is currently in Geneva, discussing a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine. However, there are concerns that this plan might favor Russia over Ukraine. If Pres...
Jaxon Smith-Njigba is making waves in the NFL. He just broke a big record for the Seahawks. This guy is on track to do something no one has ever done before. He’s got 1, 313 receiving yards so far this season. That’s a lot! He even scored two touchdowns in the game against the Titans. The Seahawks won 30-24. It was a close one, but they pulled it off. Now, they’re 8...
A recent meeting between President Trump and Zohran Mamdani, the soon-to-be mayor of New York, left many people scratching their heads. It wasn't what anyone expected. The internet, especially the MAGA crowd, was thrown for a loop. Usually, the MAGA movement is quick to cheer on the president's every move. But this time, they were quiet. The meeting was supposed to ...