On a hill above Washington, D. C. , a team of scientists watches the sky. They belong to the U. S. Naval Observatory, or USNO for short. Their job is simple: keep track of the stars and the exact moment in time. Since 1873 a telescope at USNO has watched bright stars every night. The data
Older fishermen who dive for their work show a mix of health traits that scientists want to understand. Researchers first looked at how the blood vessels, body shape, and everyday habits of these men differ from younger people. They also measured how strong the fishermen’s arms and legs were d
Onset Octopus says it is the first UK company to fully fund and produce a vertical‑video series that will be sold worldwide. The new show, Cowboy Before Dark, follows a same‑sex romance between two friends who reconnect. Writer Octavia McKenzie crafted the story, while actors Elliot Eason and
Out in the Mediterranean’s murky waters lives a creature most people never notice. Smaller than a thumbnail, this shrimp-like bug—Idotea balthica—quietly holds more genes than humans do. Researchers only noticed because its genetic mix was too complex to ignore. Even now, one-third of those genes mi
Older adults live in a world that is safer than it used to be, yet many of them feel uneasy about being victimised. This unease is called fear of crime (FOC). Studies show that FOC can hurt people’s well‑being. Those who worry about crime often report less happiness, struggle more with everyday
On a Saturday, a busy Mexico City highway turned into a football field—not for practice, but for a protest. Demonstrators played matches on the wide ring road, painting the asphalt white to mark the goals. They wore jerseys from local clubs and even an Italian team, showing team spirit while making
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology, or OSUIT, started in 1946 on a former army hospital site to help veterans jump back into work. The school began with only 500 students and a few basic programs, but it has grown into a national leader in hands‑on technical training. Today it offers
On a quiet Sunday morning, a man lost his life in Pittsburgh’s South Side after a gunfight. The incident happened near the corner of South 18th Street and Carson Street, where police received two separate alerts from ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system. The alerts indicated that eight bullets we
On Saturday, a nationwide protest wave will sweep the United States. Unlike earlier efforts, this one isn’t just gathering people in famous downtown squares. Organizers expect more than 3, 200 gatherings in all 50 states, with two-thirds happening in smaller towns—a big jump from the first round las
OSF HealthCare has reopened its cancer clinic at the OSF Saint Paul Medical Center in Mendota. The service began on March 30 as part of the Community Health Services Department. The move brings specialized oncology treatment back to a local facility, giving patients easier access to care. OSF Hea
