The “shocking” tactic electric fish use to collectively sense the world

The “shocking” tactic electric fish use to collectively sense the world

Neuroscientist Nathan Sawtell has spent a lot of time studying a funky looking electric fish characterized by its long nose. The Gnathonemus petersii, or elephantnose fish, can send and decipher weak electric signals, which Sawtell hopes will help neuroscientists better understand how the brain pieces together information about the outside world. But as Sawtell studied…

Sharp-tongued, indomitable, and beloved actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

Sharp-tongued, indomitable, and beloved actress Dame Maggie Smith dies at 89

Oscar, Emmy, and Tony-winning actor Maggie Smith played everything from wistful ingenues in Shakespeare to Harry Potter’s Prof. McGonagall and the Dowager Countess in Downton Abbey. She died Friday at age 89. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Dame Maggie Smith – whose acting career spanned seven decades and traversed the stage and screen – has died at age…

Her state bans gender-affirming care for teenagers. So she travels 450 miles for it

Her state bans gender-affirming care for teenagers. So she travels 450 miles for it

Veronica, 17, drove with her mother nearly four hours from her home in Iowa to visit a doctor in Minneapolis in September. Iowa banned gender-affirming care for youth in March 2023. Selena Simmons-Duffin/NPR DES MOINES, Iowa – In the future, Veronica sees herself in a big city. “I like chaos and spontaneousness,” she says, and…

Live updates: Deadly Helene brings catastrophic flooding to Georgia and the Carolinas

Live updates: Deadly Helene brings catastrophic flooding to Georgia and the Carolinas

A vehicle, a golf cart and a playhouse are submerged from flooding Friday in a neighborhood in Atlanta. The deadly Tropical Storm Helene is dumping devastating rains on southern Appalachia, particularly in western North Carolina, where a large dam near Asheville is on the brink of failure and officials have told residents to consider all…

Wally the emotional support alligator went to see the Phillies. Then he went viral

Wally the emotional support alligator went to see the Phillies. Then he went viral

Joie Henney and his emotional support alligator, Wally, were denied entry to a Phillies’ game at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday — but hope to be invited back soon. Joie Henney An emotional support alligator walks into a ballpark … and is asked to leave. That’s the story that’s made headlines in recent days, thanks…

Influencer who made millions through live streaming

One prominent influencer who made millions through live streaming is Ninja (Richard Tyler Blevins). Ninja gained massive popularity by streaming Fortnite, a battle royale game, on Twitch. He became one of the most-watched streamers, earning millions from streaming sponsorships, donations, and ad revenue. Ninja’s success was fueled by his engaging personality and gameplay skills. At…

“Gjobë 10.000 euro dhe humbje e vitit për nxënësit që sillen keq”, Meloni rikthen ligjin e kohës së Duçes

“Gjobë 10.000 euro dhe humbje e vitit për nxënësit që sillen keq”, Meloni rikthen ligjin e kohës së Duçes

Qeveria e Giorgia Melonit në Itali po ringjall një politikë të kohës së Benito Mussolinit për sjelljen e keqe të studentëve në një përpjekje për të “rikthyer respektin” në klasë dhe shkollat e vendit. Ligji dragonian i periudhës fashiste të Duçes synon të ndalë sjelljen e keqe të nxënësve, në një kohë kur është rritur…