It's been a whirlwind week! After visiting Hollywood Studios for 9 days straight, I finally have a moment to spill the tea on the holiday happenings. First up, the park's early entry. It started at 8:30, but I was there at 8:05. The Frozen Sing-Along was already in full swing, now with a holiday twi
Every year, many kids get burned. A recent study looked into whether teaching kids about burn safety can actually reduce these injuries. Researchers tried out an educational program in schools. The program had lessons, games, and activities to help kids understand how to stay safe from burns. Scient
Believe it or not, you might want to reach for a bowling bag the next time you head out the door. These funky, boxy bags are taking the fashion world by storm. It all started when Prada introduced them on their runway back in 2000. But now, in 2024, they're back with a bang! Celebrities like Bella H
Imagine you're one of the millions of Americans who rely on health insurance subsidies from the Affordable Care Act (ACA). These subsidies, which help lower the cost of premiums, are set to expire at the end of 2025. If Congress doesn't renew them, you might be in trouble. The Congressional Budget O
Dan Loeb's hedge fund, Third Point, rearranged its investments in the third quarter, with a notable move into Tesla. They opened a $105 million stake in the electric vehicle company, which saw its shares surge by over 32% during the period. This increase can be linked to investors' optimism about Te
President Trump's second term begins on January 20, offering a chance to quickly reverse some of Biden's policies. Many of these policies were implemented through executive orders and other non-legislative means, so Trump can use similar procedures to undo them. One key area to tackle is Biden's env
The COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on public trust in scientists, but a recent survey shows a small increase. Last year, only 73% of Americans expressed confidence in scientists, but now that number has climbed to 76%. During the peak of the pandemic in 2020, the figure was much higher at 87%. The Pe
Imagine if the world's biggest superpower decides to focus on its own problems and backs out from global health efforts. That's what scientists are worried about with Donald Trump's 'America First' policy. They fear that Trump might pull the U. S. out of the World Health Organization (WHO) again and
Belgium has one of the highest age-standardized incidence rates for breast cancer worldwide, yet it also boasts high survival rates. Researchers are delving into why this is, with a particular focus on educational disparities. The study looks at three key aspects: differences in breast cancer incide
Have you ever thought about using lasers to make supercapacitors? Well, scientists have done just that! They've found a way to create Laser-Induced Graphene (LIG) using a CO2 laser on a polyimide substrate. This LIG is then combined with silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) to make supercapacitor electrodes
