Get ready, folks in Southern Minnesota! The cozy autumn weather is about to take a frosty turn. We're expecting a significant drop in temperature along with a storm system that will switch things from rain to snow later this week. Rain will start pouring in from the south on Monday afternoon and co
Russia launched a huge number of missiles and drones, targeting Ukraine's power plants. This was one of the biggest attacks since the war began. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said the attack happened overnight and into the morning. Ukrainian air defenses managed to shoot down many of the
Charli XCX used her SNL monologue to shout out Martha Stewart’s bratty behavior in her new Netflix documentary. She explained that being bratty is having a specific attitude or vibe. Stewart’s angry reaction to an old magazine article, where she wished the journalist was dead, was a prime example.
Malaria has a sneaky way of spreading from humans to mosquitoes, thanks to tiny structures called gametocytes. These act like mysterious switchboards, turning on and off when needed. So, what's the secret to their quick transformation? A team of researchers decided to zoom in on the mitochondria, th
Drake, the Toronto rapper known for his hit songs and social media presence, recently posted a selfie on Instagram sharing his new hairstyle. He’s ditched his braids this time, and the change hasn’t gone unnoticed by his followers. The photo shows Drake with his signature duck face, and it’s sparked
Every day, tiny pieces of plastic, known as microplastics, find their way into our environment. Understanding how they move around, especially downward, is crucial. Scientists have been trying to figure this out using something called "drag models. " Previously, these models haven't really considere
When COVID-19 hit, doctors worldwide scrambled to find effective treatments. Even though many drugs didn't show promising results, they were still widely used. A study in Colombia looked at how different medications were prescribed to COVID-19 patients in hospitals. The focus was on the differences
When Microsoft first introduced Windows 11, one of its standout features was the ability to run Android apps. Unfortunately, this dream didn't quite take off, and the feature stayed in a public preview stage with only a few software options available. However, Tencent has stepped in to bring this fu
The Butterfield Bermuda Championship, a PGA Tour event with a $6. 9 million prize purse, is facing a series of issues in Southampton, Bermuda. The tournament, which is nearing its end, has already seen delays, disqualifications, and numerous withdrawals. The opening round was pushed back and resumed
What if you could see worlds far away, beyond our own solar system? That's what the Kepler Space Telescope has done, finding over 2, 000 new planets, or exoplanets. Dr. Jason Steffen, a physics professor from UNLV, was on episode 137 of This Week In Space to talk about Kepler's mission. Launched in
