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sci

Airport's Hug Rule: 3 Minutes or Move to Parking

October 21, 2024

Imagine trying to catch a flight and getting stuck in a never-ending line of cars because people just can't stop hugging goodbye! That's exactly what's been happening at Dunedin International Airport in New Zealand. To keep traffic flowing, the airport has introduced a new rule: hugs at the drop-off

crime

Texas Law Stops Execution for 'Junk Science' Review

October 20, 2024

Robert Roberson's execution was halted in Texas due to a law aimed at stopping wrongful convictions based on faulty science. This law, passed in 2013, allows inmates to challenge their conviction if the evidence used against them is no longer credible. However, Roberson's case highlights issues with

entertainment

Lower Decks: Farewell and Future

October 20, 2024

Star Trek: Lower Decks is wrapping up its fifth and final season. But don't think of it as a goodbye forever—in the world of Star Trek, nothing is truly dead. The new season picks up where the last left off, with Tendi still paying her debt to the Orions. Expect the same heartfelt, lowbrow, and high

education

AI Helps Student's Essay, But Gets Him in Trouble

October 18, 2024

In Massachusetts, a high school senior faced some serious consequences after using AI for a class project. The student, who wants to remain anonymous, found himself in hot water when he used AI for research and outlining an essay about basketball legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. His teacher discovered th

technology

AI's Rise: Nobels or No?

October 18, 2024

Let's talk about AI and the Nobel Prizes. Some people might not be thrilled to hear that AI took the spotlight this year. The Physics Nobel went to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for their work on machine learning and neural networks. But here’s the thing, some folks aren’t sure if this is

entertainment

Aliens and Cams: A New Twist in the Found-Footage Series

October 18, 2024

The "V/H/S" franchise is back with a sci-fi twist, but does it deliver? This seventh installment, "V/H/S/Beyond, " hits Shudder on Oct. 4. While it's a draw for horror fans, the new thematic twist doesn't quite hit the mark. The five segments feel familiar and forgettable, with only a few standouts.

politics

Senator Vance's Big Lie: A New Kind of Danger

October 18, 2024

Senator JD Vance from Ohio recently endorsed a new take on the Big Lie, saying Donald Trump didn't lose the 2020 election. Unlike Trump's vague claims, Vance blamed Big Tech for rigging the election by not promoting right-wing stories like the Hunter Biden laptop. This might seem smarter, but it's s

crime

Stay of Execution: Texas Supreme Court Steps In

October 18, 2024

In a dramatic turn of events, Texas's highest civil court halted the planned execution of Robert Roberson late on Thursday. Roberson was sentenced to death in 2003 for the murder of his two-year-old daughter Nikki, with medical professionals blaming "shaken baby syndrome." However, this diagnosis ha

science

China's Hidden Lab Seeks Secrets of the Universe

October 18, 2024

Deep under the lush landscape of southern China, a massive underground lab called the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (Juno) is on a mission to unravel one of the universe's biggest mysteries. China has been investing heavily in science, and Juno is one of its most ambitious projects yet.

science

Catch a Glimpse of a Rare Comet This Week!

October 16, 2024

Astronomers have spotted a comet that’s getting really close to Earth. It’s been a while since this comet visited – around 80,000 years! The best time to see it is just after sunset, looking west. You might not need binoculars or a telescope; your naked eye should do the trick. If you miss it this t