Get ready, California! A powerful atmospheric river is on its way, packing a punch that could lead to dangerous flooding. This isn't your average rainstorm; it's expected to dump a whopping 12 to 16 inches of rain in some areas. This isn't a new thing; earlier this week, a bomb cyclone brought simil
Let's talk about the latest weather troubles in Northern California. Meteorologists predict up to 16 inches of rain through Friday, with some places like Santa Rosa already seeing 5 inches in just 24 hours. This heavy rain is part of a strong atmospheric river, a big stream of moisture, hitting the
California is at a crossroads when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI). Recently, a bill aiming to boost AI training was proposed, but Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed it. Some people worry that this could slow down tech growth in the state. The United States doesn't have a single data privacy law,
Intracranial aneurysms (IAs) are scary — they can affect up to 5% of people and often lead to severe bleeding in the brain. We don't have medicines to stop them from growing or busting. Recently, researchers found that IAs might be a chronic inflammation issue where immune cells, called macrophages,
Ever heard of treatment-resistant schizophrenia (TRS)? It's a tough mental health condition where patients don't get better with usual treatments. They face intense symptoms, struggle with thinking clearly, and have a high risk of heart and blood sugar problems. Guess what? Their diets might play a
Cannabis use among teens is a growing concern, especially in places like Iran. The Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach, or A-CRA, is a technique that's shown promise in helping teens kick the habit. A recent study in Tehran put A-CRA to the test. Researchers looked at 40 male teens, aged 15
Imagine you could make ammonia and long-lasting batteries from something as common as nitrates. That's exactly what scientists have done by creating copper nitride (Cu3N) nanocrystals. The secret lies in a special reaction called nitrate reduction, which involves moving 8 electrons around. This reac
In an incident that sparked controversy, a 64-year-old woman from Darien found herself in trouble with the law after she allegedly targeted a man wearing a pro-Palestinian sweatshirt and his pregnant wife at a Panera Bread in Downers Grove. Alexandra Szustakiewicz reportedly yelled insults at the ma
On Monday, the Kremlin firmly denied reports that U. S. President-elect Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin last week. The call was allegedly about avoiding military escalation in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated, "This is completely false. N
Imagine tiny polymer particles filled with special dyes, called BODIPYs, that can change color and brightness based on temperature and ammonia levels. Scientists made four types of these BODIPYs and mixed them into two kinds of polymers: PMMA and TPU. They created films and tiny particles (micropart
