You might think all celebrities love the glamour of Hollywood, but not Eva Longoria. She's said goodbye to California and is now living in Spain and Mexico. Longoria, known for her role in "Desperate Housewives, " is not happy with the political climate in the U. S. She believes a second term for Do
Ken Burns, a well-known American documentary filmmaker, has just released a four-hour film about Leonardo da Vinci. Burns is known for his work on American history, but this time, he's exploring the life of the famous Italian polymath. The film delves into da Vinci's incredible achievements in art,
Get ready, Central America! Tropical Storm Sara is on its way, and it's packing a punch. This storm is expected to hit the Caribbean soon and could bring serious problems to parts of Central America. Scientists are warning that the storm might reach the US next week, so people living on the eastern
Have you ever broken your wrist? It's painful and can take some time to heal. Doctors often use special plates to fix these breaks, called volar locking plates (VLPs). But are the more expensive, brand-name plates really better? A recent study set out to answer this question. They looked at patients
Laura Helmuth, the chief editor of Scientific American, found herself in hot water after posting some not-so-classy comments about Donald Trump and his supporters on Election Night. She later apologized, but some serious soul-searching is still needed, not just for her, but for the entire scientific
Laura Helmuth, the top editor at Scientific American, found herself in hot water after some heated posts on election night. Taken aback by the election results, she let loose on social media, targeting Trump supporters with some strong language. Her posts didn't go unnoticed, sparking a wave of crit
Imagine you're in a world where math and geometry dance together, creating intricate patterns we call weighted spherical means. These means are like invisible orbs that exist in a multidimensional space, and they're created using something called a generalized translation. What's that, you ask? Thi
Scientists are diving into the world of data assimilation to boost weather and hydrological forecasts. They've combined a land data assimilation component with a global atmospheric model called NICAM-LETKF. This mix allows them to conduct two types of experiments: strongly and weakly coupled land-at
Ever wondered how British investments fared in Argentina and Uruguay from the late 1800s to the mid-1900s? The River Plate Trust Group, also known as Morris or Morrison, was a big player in this story. They controlled lots of public utilities and financial firms. Many people thought British investme
Scientists have been exploring a new type of tile made from a composite material. This tile is made by mixing crushed granite from the Măcin Mountains with a special type of plastic called polyesteric thermorigid resin. The researchers wanted to find out how much granite is needed to make the tiles
