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Illinois Laws: What's New in 2024?

January 1, 2025

Welcome to the New Year in Illinois! The state's lawmakers have been busy, passing a bunch of new laws that will affect how we live and work. Let's dive in and see what's changed. First up, there's a big deal with health insurance. The state has banned so-called "junk insurance" plans that don't co

education

Parents Sue for Better School Curricula

January 1, 2025

Imagine buying a car that doesn't work right, or using a product that causes harm. In many states, there are laws to protect consumers from such things. But what about our schools? Two families in Massachusetts decided they'd had enough of the poor education their kids were getting. They sued the cr

science

Microbial Detectives: Unlocking Secrets with Deep Learning

December 31, 2024

Understanding microbial communities is no easy task. These tiny organisms are incredibly diverse and complex, making it tough to get a clear picture of their functions. Traditional methods of predicting protein functions, which rely on similarities between sequences, often fall short. They struggle

business

Honey Extension: A Closer Look

December 31, 2024

Honey, a popular browser extension, helps you find discounts while shopping online and offers reward points for purchases. But a recent YouTube video raised concerns about how Honey operates. The video, created by Jono from MegaLag, suggests that Honey might not always provide the best deals, and it

science

How Algae Can Help Fight Bacteria and Clean Water

December 31, 2024

Imagine using tiny, harmless algae to fight tough bacteria and clean up polluted water. Scientists are exploring this idea by making tiny silver particles, called nano-particles, using algae. These particles can kill tough, drug-resistant bacteria and help break down harmful dyes in wastewater. One

entertainment

Liam Payne: Charges in Singer's Death Revealed

December 31, 2024

On Monday, Argentine authorities officially charged three people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction member. Payne died in October 2023 after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires. The charges include manslaughter against Payne's manager and hotel staff

politics

Wrestling CEO Takes On Education: A Unique Choice

December 31, 2024

Imagine this: a wrestling CEO is now in charge of the Department of Education. That's right, Linda McMahon, who rose to fame in the wrestling world, is now at the helm of education. Unlike typical educators, she doesn't have a degree in education. In fact, her degree is in French, not education. So,

science

Exploring the Past to Build Better Enzymes

December 30, 2024

Biocatalysis is all about using enzymes to make stuff, and it's a big deal for many industries. One cool way scientists are making it even better is by looking back in time. They use something called ancestral sequence reconstruction (ASR) to figure out what ancient enzymes might have looked like. T

science

Metal-Tracking Proteins: A Glow-in-the-Dark Guide to Biology

December 30, 2024

Metal ions are super important in our bodies, helping with everything from keeping us healthy to treating diseases. Proteins and enzymes play a big role in how our bodies handle these metals and how medicines that contain metals work. Being able to see and identify these metal-binding proteins in li

health

Fluoride Fear: A Town's Battle

December 30, 2024

In Lebanon, Oregon, a community of about 20, 000 people has been caught up in a big debate over fluoride in their water. Some people believe fluoride helps keep teeth healthy, but others think it's harmful. Recently, they voted to stop putting fluoride in their water. This isn't just happening in Le