College life in the U. S. isn't all about big universities and fancy dorms. There are over 19 million students, but most aren't part of the elite institutions or the glamorous side of campus life. Many students have responsibilities that go beyond studying. They often live at home, work jobs, or tak
Colleges are increasingly turning to AI to handle routine tasks, freeing up staff for more complex work. At Roxbury Community College, a new AI assistant named AskRoxie is set to take over simple queries, from password resets to financial aid questions. This shift is part of a broader trend in New E
Dental health is a big deal, and yet, many people are doing it all wrong. Two experts, a dental hygienist and a dentist, have spent years studying the best ways to clean teeth and gums. They found that most people think they're doing a good job, but there's always room for improvement. These expert
People with COPD often face many health challenges. One big issue is sitting too much. A recent study looked at how much sitting time could predict early death in these individuals. Researchers checked three different levels of inactivity. They found that sitting for more than 8. 5 hours a day was a
Sharks have unique skin covered in tiny, tooth-like scales called denticles. These denticles help sharks swim faster and protect them during mating. Scientists wanted to see if these denticles change as sharks grow and if there are differences between male and female sharks. They studied 24 bonneth
In the early 1900s, a scientist named Trofim Lysenko had some odd ideas. He thought he could teach plants to grow in winter by soaking them in cold water. He also believed that if you treated crops right, they could thrive anywhere, even in places like Siberia. These ideas were not based on solid sc
Brent Hinds, a key figure in the heavy metal scene, has passed away at the age of 51. He was a co-founder of the Grammy-winning band Mastodon and played with them for 25 years before leaving earlier this year. The news of his death was confirmed by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office. Hinds
New Mountain Finance Corporation is getting a lot of attention from big investors. LPL Financial LLC just boosted its investment by 5. 3% in the first three months of the year. They now own 184, 034 shares, worth about $2. 03 million. But LPL isn't the only one. Other big players like Merit Financia
In a heartbreaking turn of events, DNA evidence has strongly linked Travis Decker to the murders of his three young daughters. The Washington State Crime Lab found Decker's DNA on plastic bags and cable ties discovered near the girls' bodies. The lab also confirmed that the DNA of 9-year-old Paityn,
In a surprising turn of events, Vladimir Putin has reportedly agreed to a security arrangement for Ukraine that mirrors NATO's Article 5. This shift was revealed by a U. S. official after a recent summit between Putin and Trump. The agreement suggests that the U. S. and its European allies could off
