Imagine digging up crimes from the past. That's what happened when DNA testing finally caught up with Kurt Alan Rillema, a Michigan business owner. Police found that Rillema, 51, was the FBI behind two sexual assault cases way back in 1999 and 2000—at golf courses in Oakland County and Penn State Un
Older adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities are especially vulnerable to maltreatment. Unfortunately, there aren't many solutions out there to address this problem. This study focuses on creating a new, research-based plan to lower these risks. As people age, those with intellectu
As our population ages, we're seeing more older adults fall victim to community crimes. The emotional toll on these victims is huge and long-lasting, yet there's a lack of research on ways to help them. While combining public health services and care is a good idea, no one's really shown how to do i
Governor Kathy Hochul recently proposed an interesting plan in her State of the State address. She wants to place a police officer on every train during overnight hours for six months. Sounds good, right? But hold on, there's more to consider. First off, what about the other 16 hours of the day? Wi
As the world gets ready for a new president, Bitcoin fans are hoping for a big year. One top expert from BlackRock believes that changes in laws could really boost Bitcoin. Samara Cohen, who leads the team handling Bitcoin at BlackRock, thinks that new laws will help Bitcoin reach new heights. She m
You might be familiar with the tiny, tricky organisms called mycoplasmas. These guys can sneak into cell cultures and cause big problems. Researchers often face up to 35% contamination in their cell lines. Cleaning up these cultures with antibiotics is usually a breeze, except when it comes to bacte
Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Secretary of Defense, faced questions about following unlawful orders from the President during his Senate confirmation hearing. This raises serious concerns, especially when we remember President Trump's past remarks about shooting protesters. The military is trained t
Creating the seventh Civilization game is no easy task. With six previous entries, each with its own unique flavor, the challenge lies in making it distinct enough to attract new players while keeping it familiar for long-time fans. This week, I spent 15 hours playing Civilization VII, set for relea
NVIDIA has unveiled the RTX 5090D, a GPU designed for the Chinese market with some unique twists. Unlike its predecessors, this version has restrictions on AI and crypto-mining tasks. After just three seconds of work, the GPU slows down or throttles performance. This means Chinese AI firms might fin
For the cryptocurrency community, Donald Trump's inauguration signifies a long-awaited end to regulatory challenges faced during the Biden administration. The crypto world is welcoming this presidency with open arms, hoping for policy changes that legitimize their industry. Trump's appointment of cr
