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Oct 18 2025SCIENCE

Fighting Malaria: New Ways to Test Pesticides on Mosquitoes

Malaria is a big problem. One idea to fight it is to use pesticides on humans or animals. These pesticides are called endectocides and ectocides. Scientists are trying to figure out the best way to test these pesticides on mosquitoes that spread malaria. Testing these pesticides in labs is tricky.

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Oct 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

Facebook's AI: A New Way to Edit Your Unshared Photos

Facebook is rolling out a new feature that lets its AI suggest edits for photos on your phone that you haven't shared yet. This is happening in the U. S. and Canada. Users can choose to let Facebook's AI analyze their camera roll and suggest edits. These suggestions can be for collages, recaps, AI r

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Oct 18 2025TECHNOLOGY

License Plate Readers: A New Way to Track People?

In Brookline, a plan to install Flock license plate readers has sparked a debate. The cameras, funded by Chestnut Hill Realty, are meant to deter package and retail theft. But, the ACLU of Massachusetts sees a bigger problem. They say these cameras could be used to track people's movements far and w

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Oct 18 2025FINANCE

Bank Stocks Take a Hit: What's Shaking Up the Market?

The stock market is feeling the heat today, especially bank stocks. The Nasdaq 100 futures are down, and the VIX "fear" index has spiked. This is the highest it's been since last April when President Trump announced new tariffs. Two banks, Zions Bancorporation and Western Alliance Bank, revealed th

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Oct 17 2025SPORTS

Notre Dame and USC: A Clash of Titans with High Stakes

The upcoming game between Notre Dame and USC is not just any football match. It's a showdown that could make or break both teams' chances of making it to the College Football Playoff. The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable. The weather in South Bend, Indiana, is expected to be less than i

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Oct 17 2025FINANCE

Harvard's Money Moves: Big Gains and Political Fights

Harvard University's investment fund, known as the endowment, hit a massive $56. 9 billion in 2025. This huge number is thanks to smart investments that paid off, even though the school faced some tough times with the government. The fund grew by nearly $4 billion in just one year, which is a lot of

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Oct 17 2025EDUCATION

Missing Voices: A Harvard Class on Black Women in Politics

A Harvard University course focusing on black women in politics has sparked discussion. The class, titled "History 167: Race, Gender, and the Law Through the Archive, " highlights notable figures like Michelle Obama, Stacey Abrams, and Kamala Harris. It aims to explore the impact of black women in p

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Tuberculosis Treatment in Switzerland: A New Approach

Tuberculosis is still a big problem in Switzerland. Getting people to stick to their treatment is tough. A new idea called Video-Observed Therapy (VOT) might help. It's different from the usual Directly Observed Therapy (DOT). VOT uses video calls to check if patients take their medicine. This way,

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Oct 17 2025BUSINESS

Mississippi's Tech Startups Get a Boost

Mississippi is trying to grow its tech scene. Innovate Mississippi is helping with a 12-week program for startups. Seven companies are getting money and training. They will pitch to investors soon. Alex Bucklew and Johnathan McAdory started SimpleScript. It finds the best price for prescription dru

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Oct 17 2025HEALTH

Why Do Some People Believe Harmful Myths About Sexual Aggression?

People's beliefs about sexual aggression can be shaped by many things. For a long time, researchers have been trying to figure out why some people accept myths about sexual aggression. But there's still a lot we don't know. One big question is how these beliefs connect to other thoughts and actions.

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