Scientists have made a big step forward in healing soft tissues. They created a special gel that can be 3D printed. This gel is made from a protein that acts like collagen, a key part of our skin and other soft tissues. The gel is special because it forms under normal conditions. It doesn't need ha
Ever wondered why we have nightmares? It turns out, where you live might play a big role. Michelle Carr, a sleep expert from the University of Montreal, has noticed that people's dreams often reflect their surroundings. For example, when she lived in Wales near the sea, many people had recurring dre
In Utah, a group of determined citizens took a stand for fair voting. They wanted maps that truly represent the people, not just political parties. Proposition 4 was a big win in 2018. It set rules for fair maps and created a commission to draw them. But the state legislature ignored this and made t
Business networks are like big puzzles. They are made up of many parts, and these parts are not all the same. Some parts are closer together. Others are further apart. This is what makes the network complex. Think of a network as a city. In a city, there are neighborhoods. Some neighborhoods are ri
School leaders in New Jersey are making some serious cash. The latest numbers show that while most superintendents saw a small pay bump, a few are raking in over $300, 000 a year. Norma Fernandez, who runs Jersey City Public Schools, tops the list with a salary of $322, 272. She's been with the dis
In a surprising turn of events, federal judges recently blocked Texas' newly drawn congressional map. This decision highlights a significant misstep by both Texas Republicans and the Trump administration. They underestimated the legal boundaries set by the Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause
A significant breakthrough has occurred in the field of bioengineering. For the first time, scientists have created a realistic model of human bone marrow using only human cells. This achievement could revolutionize research, particularly in areas like blood cancer studies and drug testing, by reduc
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge has strongly criticized his colleagues for releasing their decision in a major Texas redistricting case before he could finish his dissent. Judge Jerry Smith, who serves on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, accused the other judges of acting in bad
A recent court decision has put a halt to Texas' new congressional map, which was designed by Republicans to strengthen their hold on the House of Representatives. The ruling, made by a panel of federal judges, including Judge Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, has or
A Georgia resident, Olanrewaju B. Adeosun, was taken into custody in New York. He is accused of laundering almost $1 million from a business in Bergen County. This happened after a wire transfer scam was reported to the prosecutor's office in July 2024. The investigation, which lasted over a year,
