Justice Samuel Alito found himself in a sticky situation recently. He took a call from Donald Trump just hours before Trump was set to file a motion with the U. S. Supreme Court. Gabe Roth, an expert in judicial ethics and policy, called this a clear breach of ethics. Alito said the call was just ab
Trayce Jackson-Davis, born in Greenwood, Indiana, in 2000, is making waves in the basketball world. His unique story starts with his family's strong sports background. Raised by his mother and stepfather after his parents' separation, Trayce grew up admiring his biological father's NBA career. His s
Ever heard of irisin? It's a special protein that acts as a messenger between our bones and muscles. Scientists wanted to see how long-term exercise affects irisin levels and bone health in postmenopausal women. They found that switching between aerobics and resistance exercises not only improves bo
Imagine a school day without smartphones. That's what Ridge High School in New Jersey is planning to do. The school wants to see if leaving phones in backpacks for a whole day can boost student focus and well-being. The idea isn't new. Nearby William Annin School already does this. But Ridge High w
Are you concerned that AI might peek at your personal data? Meet Ollama, an AI you can install on your Mac. No more worrying about who sees your content. Let's dive into how to set it up and why it's a good idea. First, you need a Mac running MacOS 11 or newer. Easy enough, right? To start,
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repairs can be tricky because the body's own fluids can eat away at the new tissue, causing it to fail and make the joint worse. Researchers found a way to protect the new ACL tissue by creating a strong, long-lasting shield. They mixed collagen and polyvinyl alcohol
Ever wondered how traumatic events might lead to heart disease? Researchers have been digging into this question by looking at how our genes might connect these two conditions. When people deal with traumatic events, they can develop Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), which includes stuff like fl
In the wild world of cryptocurrency, a well-known figure named Do Kwon has been making headlines. This 33-year-old South Korean entrepreneur once stood at the helm of a crypto empire with Luna and TerraUSD. But after a disastrous $40 billion crash, he suddenly disappeared. Both the US and South Kore
You might not expect it, but some cities in southwest China are showing the world how to grow their economies while keeping their environment squeaky clean. A recent study dug into 282 cities to figure out who's doing this best. And you know what? Those southwest cities are nailing it! Experts have
Ever wondered how well women in their childbearing years are sleeping? A study called BioCycle aimed to find out. They looked at different aspects of sleep, like how long it takes to fall asleep or how often someone wakes up at night. The goal was to see if these sleep features go together. Plus, th
