Texas is hustling to gear up its students for the jobs of tomorrow. With nearly two-thirds of new jobs needing more than a high school diploma in the next five years, the state is in a pickle. Many graduates are missing the key skills needed to fill these roles. The governor, Greg Abbott, h
What does a good night's sleep have to do with how we conduct studies on it? Did you know that scientists research sleep to find patterns that could benefit us? The idea is to use Mendelian randomization, a fancy term for studying genes that relate to different traits. We've seen many studies don
In a surprising move, Novo Coffee bid adieu to its Highland location. The closure came about due to a sharp increase in rent. It had been a decade since they first opened in that spot. This was not the end of the road for Novo, though. They quickly found a new home in Congress Park. This 1, 200 squ
In a thrilling turn of events, the 2025 Super Bowl football match between the Philadelphia and Kansas City took the U. S. by storm, drawing in an estimated 126 million viewers, or almost 35% of the population! The data for the 2025 Super Bowl is projected to break an audience record for the U. S, c
For many years the choices we make about diet seemed personal. Over time however that idea gets challenged . What happens when a choice about food consumption is not made by individuals? What role does state involvement play? Who decides what choices are? Let's not make any mistake politica
Rhode Island's federal judge has finally had it. He pointed out that the Federal Government still managed to halt some funding despite his previous order to resume it. This is indeed a big deal. The judge had already spoken and it was clear. The government had no excuse for not following the or
Picture this: the Super Bowl, the biggest night in sports, being interrupted by a bizarre ad. Kanye West, superstar musician and controversial figure, manages to get a 30-second spot during the game on a few local Fox stations. The ad is simple and self-deprecating, filmed on an iPhone. On East
Whoa! Imagine a creature from a deep, dark and cold ocean super zone swimming near the top of the water - this is exactly what scientists experienced off the coast of Africa. This creature was named the "black seadevil. " This particular fish, known as Melanocetus johnsonii, generally hails from 650
In a surprising move, the leader of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an order on Monday to impose a 25% tax on steel and aluminum imports. This decision had a profound impact on Asia-Pacific markets. Many markets in the region showed resilience and even gains, brushing off the tariff news. A
The deep sea is a mysterious world. Until recently, figuring out how ecosystems down there evolved has been a challenge. Scientists have a hard time since not many fossils are found here. The good news is that this is changing. Rewriting the history of the deep sea is now possible. However, scienti
