Imagine turning on your TV and seeing Tom Hanks, the face of many beloved films and documentaries, take a seat. You might think, "Here comes a history lesson or a national park tour. " But not this time. This weekend, Hanks was there to usher in a new member to the prestigious Five-Timers Club on "S
Friday night saw a sudden resignation from the highest-ranking uniformed officer in the New York City Police Department. Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey handed in his retirement papers right before a news outlet revealed accusations against him. A woman who worked under him claimed that Maddrey
Ever thought about how tiny machines in our bodies make energy? Meet ATP synthase, a tiny motor inside cells. It has two main parts, F O and F 1 , and a central part called the γ-subunit that's just 1 nanometer long. This subunit twists while making energy, like a little propeller. Each twist o
Did you know that soil can be contaminated with lead, which is really harmful to humans? Scientists are testing a cool new method to clean this up. They've been mixing enzymes and charcoal, calling it UCB technology. How does it work? They set up a sand column filled with lead and let water flow thr
You might think that farms mainly use water for their animals to drink. But here's a surprising fact: the food these animals eat also needs a lot of water. A recent study dug into this by looking at 140 different types of animal feed in 262 countries. They found out that the water used comes in two
In today's digital world, nurses are constantly surrounded by information systems at work. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted this even more, with patients sharing medical data they found online. This means nurses must have the right skills and education to help nursing students become tech-savvy. Ho
The New York Police Department's top uniformed officer, Jeffrey Maddrey, has resigned unexpectedly. This comes after serious allegations that he demanded sexual favors from a subordinate in exchange for extra pay. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch accepted his resignation on Friday night. John Chell
Iran, rich in natural gas and crude oil, is ironically facing a severe energy crisis. Schools and offices are now mostly online, highways and malls are dark, and factories are shutting down due to power cuts. Years of sanctions, poor management, outdated infrastructure, and wasteful energy use have
Ever wondered what happens when a reality TV producer switches to international relations? That's exactly what's happening with Mark Burnett, the mastermind behind some of your favorite shows. He's been tapped by the new US president to be the special envoy to the UK. That means he'll be helping out
In a surprising turn of events, the Chicago Board of Education voted to fire Pedro Martinez, the leader of the city's public school system, on Friday night. This decision followed months of political upheaval. The vote was a victory for both the Chicago Teachers Union and Mayor Brandon Johnson, who
