An older couple, passionate about sailing, went missing on a boat they loved, presumed to be hijacked by escaped inmates. Tragically, signs point to their demise. Despite this unique and disheartening event, Grenada remains a relatively safe Caribbean destination, with low crime rates compared to other islands or major U.S. cities. Continue reading A Lost Couple’s Boat Seemingly Hijacked in the Caribbean
Scientists at the Brookhaven National Laboratory created a magnetic field in nuclear matter, 1000x stronger than a fridge magnet. The field’s strength and its impact on particles may help understand the behavior of quark-gluon plasma, offering new insights into fundamental particle properties and the conductive nature of this matter. Continue reading Scientists Create the Strongest Magnetic Force
Scientists have confirmed the existence of Santjordia pagesi after 22 years, sharing its distinct features such as a bright red cross and its uniqueness in size and location. The species was named in honor of Dr. Francesc Pagès, a renowned scientist in the field. This significant finding involved international collaboration. Continue reading New Jellyfish Species Discovered in Japan
The Y chromosome, responsible for male sex determination, is gradually shrinking and may disappear in five million years. Lack of recombination and genetic decay contribute to this. Other species, like the Amami spiny rat, have adapted to the loss of the Y chromosome. Males may persist through alternative sex-determining systems or technologies like parthenogenesis. Continue reading The Y Chromosome is Shrinking into Non-existence
The panel discussion on female representation in film unveiled the skewed portrayal of women, both on and off screen. While the Bechdel Test and similar assessments shed light on the issue, meaningful change in Hollywood requires deeper analysis and a collective effort towards fair and authentic representation. Continue reading Where the F#&$ Are the Women in the 2024 Oscars?
The Student Government Association (SGA) hosted Shake the Ship, allowing students to voice concerns to a panel of administration members. Topics included shared governance, mental health, safety, academics, and parking. The panel discussed initiatives addressing these issues, including a new ticket policy and plans for LARTs building renovations. The SGA will host a follow-up event, the Leadership Forum, on April 2nd. Continue reading Parking Troubles and Future Renovations at This Semester’s Shake the Ship
