Chevrolet's engineers have been busy. They transformed the eighth-generation Corvette into a speed monster. They call it the ZR1, and it can hit speeds of up to 233 mph. This isn't just any car. It's a 1, 064-horsepower beast. But how does it handle on a real track? The Circuit of the Americas in Au
Two New York City detectives are under investigation. They were part of the security team at a fancy Manhattan townhouse. A man claims he was kidnapped and tortured there by two crypto investors. These investors wanted to steal his Bitcoin. The victim was allegedly picked up from an airport by one
Salmonella and Shigella are two types of bacteria that cause food poisoning. They are related but have different ways of infecting the body. Both have a toolkit of weapons to invade the cells lining the gut. These weapons include special needles that inject proteins into cells. However, each bacteri
The world of tiny particles, known as nanoparticles, is vast and full of potential. One type, vanadium dioxide (VO2) nanoparticles, is quite special. These tiny bits can change their properties with temperature, making them useful in smart windows and electronic gadgets. However, making VO2 nanopart
The Bay Area is gearing up for its first heat wave of 2025. This is causing some concern because the high temperatures will also bring unhealthy smog levels. The Bay Area Air District has issued a Spare the Air alert for Friday. This means that people should avoid burning wood and driving to keep p
Weather in Boston has been a bit of a mixed bag lately. The weekend is looking a bit more promising, though. The weather is set to warm up a bit, but don't expect a clear blue sky. Clouds will still be hanging around. It's a step up from the chilly days, though. So, it's not all bad news. Late
The chilly weather is on its way. But there is no need to worry. There are plenty of warm destinations to escape to. Starting this fall, there will be more flights than ever before from Chicago. This is great news for anyone looking to avoid the cold. The airline has big plans. They will add 5
The Malverne Cinema and Art Center, a beloved spot for movies, shut down last year after a disagreement between owners and the landlord. The closure left a void in the community, but hope is on the horizon. Nick Hudson, a local resident with a passion for film, saw an opportunity to breathe new lif
College students often struggle to keep fit. A recent study looked at how friends and support can boost physical activity among 1530 non-athlete university students. The research used a mix of methods to see how relationships and encouragement affect exercise habits. The study found that having a
Chemists have found a new way to create a group of compounds called allylic phosphorodithioates. This method is quite neat because it doesn't need any extra substances, known as additives, to work. The process involves a clever trick: it uses a substance called P4S10 along with alcohols to transform
