In a big win for local education, two high school juniors from Alachua County have been recognized as Sunshine State Scholars. This honor goes to top students in STEM fields. Navya Goyal from Gainesville High School and Amy Xiao from Buchholz High School earned this title. They were picked based on
California is making big moves to tackle its housing crisis. The state's housing finance agency just hired Katherine McFadden to lead their multifamily programs. This is a huge deal because the agency has already pumped $3. 4 billion into affordable housing in just two years. They're not slowing dow
People often wonder how well they can judge their own strength and speed when lifting weights. A recent study dug into this, focusing on the bench press. The goal was to see if people could accurately sense how fast they were lifting different weights. First, the participants went through some prac
In the world of science, animals often play a big role. But how do we know if the tools we use on them cause any harm? This is a big question. In 2018, two male grey-headed flying-foxes, named Brian and David, were caught in Adelaide Botanic Park. They were part of a group of nine bats studied. Bria
At the Critics' Choice Awards, Amy Madigan made a bold choice. She swapped the usual fancy dresses for a stylish denim combo. Her outfit included light wash wide-leg jeans and a detailed denim blazer. This look was far from typical for a red carpet, but it worked well. She paired it with sleek boots
Portland has just made a big move to support local arts. The City Council voted to make large entertainment venues chip in a small portion of their ticket sales. This money will go into a special fund to help out local artists and small venues. The new rule applies to places that can hold over 2, 0
A well-known singer from Iceland recently spoke out against the idea of the United States taking control of Greenland. This idea was suggested by the U. S. president, who has been talking about it for some time. The singer, who has Icelandic roots, shared her thoughts on social media. She said she f
Self-driving cars are becoming smarter. They need to handle huge amounts of data every day. This data helps them make decisions. But there's a problem. How do we keep this data safe and private? A new way to solve this problem has been developed. It's called vQFL. This stands for vehicular Quantum
Apple is gearing up for a big year in 2026, with a bunch of new gadgets and updates on the way. Let's break down what's coming and what might be worth the hype. First off, Apple is expected to launch its first foldable iPhone. This isn't just any foldable phone; it's rumored to be super thin and ha
In the world of healthcare, new tech is always popping up. One of these is AI. It's being looked at to help spot neck bone breaks. These breaks are often checked using CT scans. But, these scans can be pricey. So, the big question is: Can AI make this process cheaper? First, let's talk about the cu
