Lucy, the famous fossil discovered in Ethiopia 50 years ago, is still revealing secrets. This ancient hominid, named after the Beatles' song "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, " was found by a team of scientists in 1974. The 3. 18-million-year-old bones, including dental remains and parts of the pelvis
The COVID-19 pandemic taught us a lot about how diseases spread indoors. One big lesson was that crowded, poorly ventilated spaces can be hotspots for infection. Most classrooms in the U. S. don't have mechanical ventilation, so they can fill up with tiny virus particles in the air. Scientists used
Ever wondered what happens when you need to calm a kid before surgery? Remimazolam, a super-fast-acting sedative, was tested against the classic propofol in a big trial. This study looked at how well these drugs work and how safe they are for kids having elective surgery. Remimazolam is a type of b
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. These warrants are for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ICC accuses them of depriving Gaza civilians of essentials like food, w
In October and November 2017, NASA and the Netherlands Institute for Space Research (SRON) teamed up for the ACEPOL campaign. This event saw six advanced instruments, including four multi-angle polarimeters (MAPs) and two lidars, fly over the western United States on NASA's ER-2 high-altitude aircra
House Democrats plan to keep pushing for the release of an Ethics report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla. ). This comes after Gaetz decided not to be considered for a top job in the incoming Trump administration. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Ill. ) wants the public to see what investigators found about Gaet
Matt Gaetz, a well-known face in politics, has recently stepped into the spotlight. Known for controversy and political bids, Gaetz's name has been buzzing lately, especially after he withdrew his bid to become the U. S. Attorney General, following Donald Trump's nomination. Curiosity is high about
Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly throwing his weight behind a controversial choice. He's threatening to back primary challenges against Republican senators who speak out against former Representative Matt Gaetz for a top job in Donald Trump's administration. An advisor close to Trump spilled the
Over the past three decades, site documentation has seen a significant shift from analogue methods to digital tools. Archaeological sites now rely heavily on high-precision digital recordings, making it easier to combine, compare, and analyze data. However, sites with a mix of both analogue and digi
Israeli politicians from different sides of the political spectrum have joined forces to criticize the International Criminal Court (ICC)'s decision to issue arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Netanyahu's office labeled the warrants as "an
