Carina Hong, a 24-year-old Stanford graduate, has managed to attract some of the brightest AI researchers from major tech companies to her startup, Axiom Math. This company is on a mission to build an AI mathematician, aiming to solve complex math problems that have puzzled experts for years. In Sep
Indiana University's football team has a history of struggles. They have the most losses of any Division I program. But this season, they are undefeated and ranked second in the country. They are about to play Ohio State for the Big Ten title. This is a big deal for a team that hasn't won a bowl gam
The Coast Guard just made a huge drug bust. They stopped a ship with over 20, 000 pounds of cocaine. This is the biggest seizure in almost 20 years. The Coast Guard ship Munro, based in California, did this during a drug-fighting mission in the Pacific Ocean. The Munro was part of Operation Pacific
In the quiet eucalyptus groves of Santa Cruz, a unique project is underway. Citizen scientists are using smartphones to track monarch butterflies. This is thanks to tiny Bluetooth tags called Blu+. These tags help researchers understand the migration patterns of these beautiful insects. The western
In a move that could impact millions, a group of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have joined forces to extend key Affordable Care Act (ACA) provisions. The plan, led by Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), aims to prevent a sharp increase in health insurance premiums by pr
The Chornobyl nuclear plant, a site of a massive nuclear disaster in 1986, is in the news again. This time, it's not about the disaster but about the protective shield built to contain radioactive material. The shield, finished in 2019, has taken a hit from a drone strike. The International Atomic E
Radiation workers face unique challenges, especially when it comes to detecting internal contamination. External contamination can often mask internal issues, making it difficult to get accurate readings. A recent study introduced a new method to tackle this problem using a Quick Scan Whole Body Mon
The Supreme Court recently made a big decision about Texas' new voting map. They said Texas can use its new congressional districts for now. This map could help Republicans win more seats in the House. But a lower court had said some of these districts were unfair because they were drawn based on ra
Big Bear Mountain Resort is now open for the season! The weather on opening day was just right. Temperatures stayed in the low 40s, and the sun came out, making the skies a beautiful deep blue. It was a great start to the ski season. People from all over Southern California showed up. Some even cam
Breast cancer treatment often involves radiation therapy, which can be tough on healthy cells too. Scientists are looking for ways to protect these good cells while still effectively targeting cancer cells. One promising idea is using metal complexes, like those with copper and manganese, as protect
