In a tragic turn of events, a woman's body was discovered, raising the death toll to nine after a bridge in northern Brazil collapsed. The bridge, linking Maranhao and Tocantins states, gave way on Sunday, causing several vehicles to plummet into the Tocantins River. Authorities confirmed that four
Picture this: a bunch of scientists huddled over their computers, typing away at the UAI 2022 conference. The hot topic? Should reviewers know each other's names while discussing papers? The conference decided to test this out. Reviewers and papers were split into two groups – one where names were v
A company that makes voting machines is trying to get its hands on some secret documents. These aren't your average secret documents, though. They're part of a private court battle between Rupert Murdoch and his kids over who will lead his media empire after he's gone. But why does a voting machine
Right before the new year, Russia decided to hit pause on crypto mining in certain regions. For the next six years, starting January 1, 2024, ten different regions won't have any crypto mining going on. The main issue? Energy usage. Just like how crypto mining taps into quite a bit of energy in the
Recovering from a concussion can be quite different for young kids aged 4 to 8 compared to preadolescents aged 9 to 12. Let's zoom in on the key factors that can influence how quickly children bounce back after a bump to the head. Younger kids might have a tougher time expressing what they're feeli
This Saturday, get ready for a big basketball matchup as North Carolina Central (NCCU) takes on North Carolina A&T in the CBS Sports Classic: HBCU Showcase. The series between these two teams is a close one, with NCCU leading 84-76. NCCU is coming off a tough loss to Longwood, but they had been on
Have you ever wondered how scientists sort out massive amounts of data from health tests? They usually use something called mass spectrometry, which helps break down complex biological samples. However, this process can be slow and tricky, making it tough to study big groups of people. Enter PeakMei
Boeing is hoping to turn things around in 2025 with its space program. After a tough 2024, investors are curious about what the company has planned. Boeing's CEO, Kelly Ortberg, says the team is ready to perform better. One big factor could be the Vulcan rockets, which Amazon will use for space laun
In this study, researchers looked into how different heating methods in the dairy industry affect the structure and function of epigallocatechin-3-gallate-casein (EGCG-CS) complexes. They heated these complexes at various temperatures – 65°C for 30 minutes, 72°C for 15 seconds, 85°C for 15 seconds,
You know those questions that ask you if you're feeling down or tired? Some say they help figure out if you're dealing with depression. One of these tools is the PHQ-9. Scientists recently took a good look at how it works using a big group of adults in Germany. They wanted to see if the PHQ-9 does a
