The New Year in Massachusetts kicked off with a winter wonderland, as a heavy snowfall blanketed various towns. The southern and coastal regions bore the brunt of the snow, with some areas receiving quite a bit of the white stuff. Sturbridge was the big winner, collecting a whopping 4. 5 inches of s
Anemia is a big problem in Sub-Saharan Africa. It affects people of all ages. But, there's a gap in the research. Most studies focus on kids and pregnant women. University students are often left out. This is a problem. Anemia can impact their health and studies. Understanding this issue better can
Florida's voting districts are in the spotlight again. The state's rules for drawing these lines are being tested. In 2010, Florida voters made a big decision. They approved the Fair Districts Amendments. These rules aim to stop politicians from manipulating voting districts to favor their party. Bu
Idaho Public Television is in a tight spot. They're losing a big chunk of their money. About $2 million to be exact. That's a quarter of what they usually get from private donors. This is all because Congress, led by Republicans, decided to stop funding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. To d
Zohran Mamdani, at just 34 years old, has already made history. Born in Uganda to Indian parents and raised in the prestigious halls of Columbia University, his life story is a patchwork of diverse experiences. He identifies as Muslim, has served as a state assemblyman from Queens, and is a member o
Zero might seem simple, but it's a tricky concept. It's not just an empty space on a number line. Zero is a powerful tool that helps us do math, build computers, and even understand the universe. But it didn't always exist. People didn't use zero as a number until around the 7th century. Indian math
A long time ago, in the Western Han dynasty, a clever machine was made to weave silk. This machine, called ti hua ji, could make fancy patterns. It was found by accident in 2012. People think it might be the world's first computer. This machine is like a computer because it can follow instructions.
Antipsychotic drugs are often used to help people after their first mental health crisis. But how do these meds affect thinking and memory? A recent study tried to find out. The study looked at how much antipsychotics stick to dopamine D2 receptors in the brain. It also checked how strong this stic
2025 was a year packed with remarkable scientific events and discoveries. One of the most talked-about events was the emergence of Brood XIV cicadas. These insects, known for their unique 17-year life cycle, captured the attention of many, especially in the Cape and southeastern parts of Massachuset
Ribbons are like the middle child between polymers and surfaces. They are not as long and thin as polymers, but not as wide and flat as surfaces. Scientists wanted to understand how ribbons change as they get wider and stiffer. They used computers to simulate ribbons and see how they behave. The te
