The pattern of unseasonably warm and active weather continues Wednesday in Chicagoland, with a slight risk for more strong to severe thunderstorms persisting throughout the day.

From front-line emergency service workers to policy professionals, teachers, and nurses, the public sector is filled with everyday heroes. But how motivated is your friendly neighborhood public servant? Findings from a new study conducted across Australia and New Zealand have discovered that the answer is in their work environment. The findings are published in the journal Review of Public Personnel Administration.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A local chapter of a mentoring organization is funding a scholarship for Columbus City Schools students in the name of Master Sergeant Tyler Simmons. 100 Black Men of Central Ohio just announced the M. Sgt. Tyler Simmons Memorial Military Scholarship, which will give two Eastmoor Academy seniors $1,500 each. To apply, [...]

One of L.A.’s most iconic taco restaurants could soon be designated a historic landmark by the city of Los Angeles. The King Taco location in L.A.’s Cypress Park neighborhood is being considered for historic landmark status. A measure to designate the location recently passed a city council committee vote after a unanimous recommendation from the [...]

A method developed by the University of Córdoba (UCO) predicts the fatty acid, phenol, and volatile compound profile of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) quickly, easily, and accurately by using the olives directly. Virgin olive oil is one of the cornerstones of the Mediterranean diet, and—according to scientific evidence—a source of health benefits. Three chemical families ensure the quality of olive oil: fatty acids, phenols, and volatile compounds responsible for the oil's health benefits, organoleptic properties (such as its fruity aroma), and its oxidative stability, which refers to how long the oil remains in optimal condition without becoming rancid.

A new generation of cyber criminals is emerging and they're younger than ever.

BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM When 15 Girl Scouts in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina, gathered to watch the Artemis II launch, troop leader Heather Willard wasn’t sure how captivated they’d be. Then the rocket lifted off. “All of the girls were mesmerized,” she said. Across the country, the same thing kept happening. For ten […] The post Artemis II shows the moon can still unite a divided world first appeared on The Optimist Daily: Making Solutions the News.

Australia's animal sectors now have a comprehensive framework to help strengthen the industry's response to antimicrobial resistance. The Animal Antimicrobial Stewardship Framework helps animal sectors improve and verify day-to-day stewardship practices. The work was co-designed by veterinarians and animal managers based on the study led by CSIRO, Australia's national science agency. The corresponding paper is published in the journal Cambridge Prisms: Antimicrobial Resistance.

Ribosomal RNA (rRNA), made from many copies of ribosomal DNA (rDNA), is the core component that powers ribosomes—protein-building machines in our body. It helps build proteins by linking amino acids together, and can also fine-tune this process by interacting with other proteins and messenger RNA (mRNA). For a long time, scientists assumed ribosomes were more or less identical within a species. A new study in Cell Genomics is challenging that idea.

The South Inglewood Community Center is hosting an event that gives kids a second chance at prom, but they're seeking some community support to make it the best it can be.

Coach Mac, as he was affectionately known, worked in football for over 40 years before moving to the broadcast booth as the Titans' colour commentator in 2017.