Newton Public Schools tried something new in autumn 2021. They mixed students of different levels into the same classroom, hoping it would help them learn better. This was a big change during a tough time, right after COVID-19 shut down schools. But teachers and students are now saying it's not work
These days, pharmaceutical companies are big fans of medicinal plants. Why? Because they are cheap and have fewer side effects than regular drugs. But, identifying these plants can be tough, time-consuming, and prone to errors. That's why researchers are excited about automatic classification of the
Preeclampsia is a big health challenge for expectant moms and their babies, yet we're still seeking effective treatments. Scientists have stumbled upon an intriguing clue: low levels of a protein called Transgelin-2, or TAGLN2. This discovery suggests that TAGLN2 plays a vital role in regulating a k
Baldur’s Gate 3 is gearing up for a massive update in 2025, and it’s packed with exciting new features. Patch 8 will introduce 12 new subclasses, crossplay, and a photo mode. Larian, the game's developer, plans to focus on new projects after this major update. One of the biggest additions to the ga
Emirates is finally giving us a peek at the business class cabin of their first Airbus A350, set to fly in January 2025. The airline is sticking with the same "next-gen" business class as their Boeing 777 refit, which has been called an "overdue yet underwhelming" upgrade. The new seats look a bit f
In a sobering tale of neighborly conflict gone wrong, a 60-year-old white woman from Florida was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The incident stirred up a lot of emotions and questions. Susan Lorincz was found guilty of manslaughter after she shot and killed her Black neighbor, Ajike "A. J. " Owens
The epidermal growth factor receptor, or EGFR, helps cells grow and become specialized. But when things go wrong, EGFR can cause cancer. There are eight molecules, called ligands, that activate EGFR, with two main ones being epidermal growth factor (EGF) and transforming growth factor-α (TGF-α). Sci
You might think all brain tumors are alike, but meet the desmoplastic myxoid tumor (DMT). It's a new kid on the block, recognized in 2021 by the World Health Organization. So far, only 10 cases have been reported worldwide. This rare tumor, found in the pineal region of the brain, has a unique featu
Imagine this: you're on your way to work, minding your own business, when suddenly, your knee accidentally brushes against the person next to you. Not a big deal, right? Wrong. For one New Yorker, this simple accident turned into a full-blown brawl. Alexander, a 42-year-old finance guy, was riding
Back in 2008, right in the middle of a global financial crisis, British bank Barclays was facing a serious issue. They desperately needed cash to dodge a government bailout. So, they reached out to investors from different parts of the world, with Qatar being one of them. It seemed like a wise move
