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President Biden Shows Mercy to Notorious Chicago Fraudsters

December 13, 2024

In a surprising move, President Joe Biden has decided to cut short the prison sentences of two infamous Chicago-area fraudsters. Rita Crundwell, former comptroller of Dixon, and Eric Bloom, ex-head of Sentinel Management Group, were among the lucky ones whose sentences were commuted. This decision w

lifestyle

Having a Like-Minded Partner: The Purpose Booster

December 13, 2024

Ever considered how powerful it can be to have someone who shares your perspective on life? Research has shown that this shared reality can make life feel more meaningful. Uncertainty is a part of life, but with a partner who understands your view, that uncertainty can fade. Studies on couples, thos

crime

Former Judge's Sentence in 'Kids for Cash' Scandal Cut Short

December 13, 2024

Former judge Michael Conahan, who was involved in a scandal known as 'Kids for Cash, ' has had his sentence shortened by President Biden. Conahan and another judge, Mark Ciavarella, were accused of sending kids to private detention centers for money. This scandal affected over 2, 500 kids, including

crime

President Biden Gives New Chance to Two Chicago Fraudsters

December 13, 2024

In a surprising move, President Biden has decided to commute the sentences of two well-known Chicago-area fraudsters. Rita Crundwell, who once worked as the comptroller for the small town of Dixon, stole a staggering $54 million to fund her extravagant lifestyle and horse breeding business. Sentence

technology

A Smart Sensor for Robots to Feel Metals like We Do

December 13, 2024

Imagine if robots could feel and sense the world around them like humans do. That's what scientists have been working on with a new flexible sensor. This sensor is like a tiny, smart patch that can detect pressure, temperature, and even magnetic fields. It's made of a flexible coil on a polyimide ba

science

Mars Helicopter Mystery Solved: Why Ingenuity Crashed

December 12, 2024

Eleven months after Ingenuity, a helicopter on Mars, made its last flight, engineers and scientists from NASA and a private company involved in its creation have found the probable cause of its crash. The problem? The chopper's sensors didn't see enough detail on Mars' smooth surface to figure out i

health

Brain Activity and Ankle Stability: What's the Link?

December 12, 2024

Ever wondered how your ankle stability might be related to what's happening in your brain? A recent study dug into this question. Researchers looked at people with chronic ankle instability (CAI) and those without it. They asked both groups to do a simple foot exercise called dorsi-plantarflexion, w

politics

Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Takes a Spill at Lunch

December 11, 2024

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, 82, had a fall during the Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday. The cause and severity of the fall are still unknown. Two medical responders briefly visited his office but have since left. Newly elected Senate Republican Leader John Thune, who will take over f

health

Boosting Enzyme Efficiency with ZIF-90 for Better Glucose Detection

December 10, 2024

In the world of biosensing, enzymes often struggle with stability and efficiency. They can easily break down, and the substances they work on may decompose before the job is done. Scientists have found a clever way to fix this by trapping two essential enzymes, glucose oxidase and horseradish peroxi

environment

How Ants and Plants Dance with Temperature

December 10, 2024

Ever thought about how ants and plants hang out together? It's all about mutual benefit. Some plants make sweet treats called extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) for ants. In return, ants guard the plants against hungry critters. But what happens when it gets hot? A study in Brazil's Caatinga dry forest fo