This week on Cape Cod, the weather isn't going to make many people happy. Cloudy skies and steady rain will stick around until the weekend kicks in with a heavier downpour. The National Weather Service says temperatures will drop below 65°F tonight before bouncing back into the upper 70s tomorrow. W
Science says our brains aren’t built to sprint from morning to midnight. Around 1 p. m. most people hit a low-energy dip called the circadian slump. Instead of fighting it with coffee or another screen, researchers tested whether a short nap could fix the problem. The experiment put 20 adults in a
Putin announced a new decree that will erase up to 10 million roubles of debt for people who have signed a contract with the defence ministry from May 1 onward, or for their spouses. The debt relief applies only if the creditors had already started a legal claim before that date. Those who joi
Maryland's Memorial Day weekend started with a blanket of morning fog that lingered until late morning. As the day warmed up, temperatures climbed from the comfortable low 60s to near 70 degrees, pushed by a warm front sliding northward. The air grew thick and sticky by afternoon, setting the stage
Kids with ADHD don’t all think the same way. Some struggle more with focus, others with sitting still. But a closer look at brain waves shows a hidden difference. Scientists tracked how children’s brains reacted during tasks that needed attention. They found that the timing of brain signals changes
A team of researchers made a special charcoal by heating together sunflower heads, coal ash, and calcium chloride. They mixed the ingredients in a 1:1 ratio and heated them to 600 °C. The resulting material could grab more than 180 mg of sulfate per gram from dirty water, which is a lot for th
A tragic incident occurred when a car packed with explosives crashed into a train in southwestern Pakistan, killing more than 30 people. The attack happened on Sunday and was later confirmed by local officials who could not speak publicly but provided the updated death toll. Initially, authorities r
Understanding major depressive disorder (MDD) means looking at more than just mood swings. Brain scans show that people with MDD often have trouble with how different brain areas work together. Researchers studied 255 people with MDD alongside 255 healthy individuals to see if certain brain regions
Redwood City’s downtown is getting ready to host a summer packed with entertainment for all ages. Starting May 29, the Courtyard Square will buzz with music every Friday evening. The season opener features a Santana tribute band, Carnaval, kicking things off with classic rock vibes. Through early Se
The long Memorial Day weekend in Washington DC won’t bring the sunny backyard parties or beach trips many expect. Instead of t-shirts and sunscreen, locals might need umbrellas and light jackets. The big change comes from a weather pattern that’s stuck longer than usual, pushing cool, cloudy conditi
