A 17-year-old student did something horrible at a Wisconsin school. She used a gun to kill two people—a teacher and a classmate—before taking her own life. Several other students got hurt. The school is called Abundant Life Christian School, and it's in Madison, Wisconsin. This happened on a Monday.
From 2013 to 2023, a scoping review dived into the changing seas of lesbian identities and communities. The term "lesbian" is a hot topic in academia, with some people thinking it's still super important and others saying it's getting outdated. Researchers picked 12 articles and found that there's a
Ever thought about tiny protein friends in our brain? Meet SASH1 and Caskin1. Caskin1 is a vital brain protein that loves to hang out in groups, known as "homopolymers. " Scientists were puzzled about how these groups were formed and broken down. Enter SASH1, the new friend that can bust up Caskin1'
In a recent turn of events, Mayor Brandon Johnson has made some new picks for the Chicago Board of Education. The mayor introduced a new leader, Sean Harden, for the 21-member team that will take their seats in January. Among the nine new appointees, three are fresh faces, while the rest include peo
Did you know that doing simple exercises can greatly enhance how well you sleep? In Ghana, researchers looked into how regular physical activity affects sleep quality in adults who are 50 years or older. They found that exercise can improve sleep, but a few things like pain, feeling lonely, or feeli
Ever dreamed of snagging a high-end tablet without breaking the bank? Well, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S10+ is having a super sale! This beast, packing a powerful Dimensity 9300+ chipset and 12GB of RAM, usually costs an arm and a leg. But guess what? Amazon's slashed the price by a whopping $209 for the
Colorado star Travis Hunter is a unique player, starring as both a wide receiver and a cornerback. He caught 92 passes for 1, 152 yards and 14 touchdowns as a receiver, and tallied 21 solo tackles, 11 pass breakups, and four interceptions as a cornerback. The question is, where will he play more in
Did you know that even during simple muscle contractions, different parts of the same muscle can behave differently? Researchers recently zoomed in on the rectus femoris, a muscle in our thighs, to see how it responds when we hold a still position. They used a special tool called ultrasound shear wa
Imagine trying to find a tiny needle in a huge haystack. That's what scientists face when looking for certain types of chromium in water. Chromium comes in different forms, like Cr(VI) and Cr(III), and each can be harmful in its own way. So, how do we find them easily? Enter the fungus-like porous C
A judge in New York has rejected Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss his hush money conviction. This comes after a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Prosecutors want the conviction to stand, but the future of the case is uncertain. Trump's lawyers are trying different arguments to get the
