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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

App Use and Risky Sex: What College Students Need to Know

Ever thought about how dating apps might affect your love life and health? A recent study found that college students using dating apps are more likely to have multiple partners and have sex under the influence of alcohol. This can put their health at risk, as they're also more likely to test positi

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Nov 16 2024TECHNOLOGY

AI is Making Programming Accessible to Everyone

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making waves in the tech world, opening up software development to people from all backgrounds. Thomas Davenport from Babson College and Ian Barkin, a venture capitalist, argue in their book All Hands on Tech that AI is democratizing tech skills. With low-code and no-

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Exercising for Better Brains: Which Workouts Help Kids with Developmental Disorders?

Do you know that certain types of exercise can really make a difference for children and teens with developmental disorders? Scientists looked at 68 different studies to figure out what works best. They found that combative sports like karate or boxing might be the top choice for boosting physical s

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Nov 16 2024SPORTS

Nelly Korda Steps Out of Her Comfort Zone for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit

World No. 1 golfer Nelly Korda recently opened up about her latest venture outside the golf course – modeling for the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. Korda first revealed this news after her opening round at The ANNIKA event. She shared that the opportunity came to her about two months ago

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Nov 16 2024EDUCATION

Jay-Z and Wharton Team Up to Teach HBCU Students Money Skills

Rapper Jay-Z and his mother, Gloria Carter, have been working through their Shawn Carter Foundation to support Black communities for years. Now, they're focusing on financial literacy for students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Partnering with the Wharton School of the Univ

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Nov 16 2024SCIENCE

Nitrogen's Effect on Coating Structure and Oxidation

Scientists discovered that CrAlSiN coatings with different nitrogen levels reacted differently when exposed to high temperatures. They found that coatings with about 42 to 45 atoms of nitrogen per 100 atoms had a mix of tiny crystals and a glassy-like structure. As nitrogen levels went past 52 atoms

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Nov 15 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Craig Melvin Takes Over from Hoda Kotb on 'Today' Show

Veteran NBC host Craig Melvin is set to step into Hoda Kotb's shoes as the co-host of the “Today” show’s 7 a. m. to 9 a. m. segment. Melvin, who is already a familiar face to viewers, currently hosts the third hour of the show and serves as the news anchor during the first two hours. He will continu

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Nov 15 2024HEALTH

How Supervisors' Personalities Affect Nurse Performance

Are you wondering how nurse supervisors' personalities can impact their team's performance? A recent study dives into this topic, focusing on the Dark Triad traits—Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy. These traits can have a significant influence on nurses' task performance, but it's not a

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

Youngest MP's Haka Dance Halts NZ Parliament; Treaty Bill Protests Erupt

In New Zealand's Parliament, a stunning moment unfolded when Hana-Rawhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, the country's youngest MP, disrupted a vote on the Treaty Principles Bill. Just 22 years old and representing Te Pati Maori, Maipi-Clarke demonstrated her disapproval by tearing up the bill and performi

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Nov 15 2024POLITICS

The Vaccine Skeptic in Charge: What Does it Mean for Us?

Imagine this: A person who doubts vaccines is about to take over a key job in the US government. This job is so big that it could impact the health of millions of Americans. We're talking about the Health and Human Services secretary, a role that controls things like vaccines, medicines, and even sc

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