President-elect Donald Trump has taken aim at President Joe Biden’s decision to convert most federal death row sentences to life imprisonment. In a recent statement, Trump promised to "vigorously pursue" capital punishment once he takes office. Biden’s move was part of a broader moratorium on federa
In Crown Heights, where concerns had been raised about the young adults' dedication to their values and community, something surprising happened. A place called the 94 Shul started a Beis Medrash where everyone, from working young men to married guys, could get together for some learning and sociali
In December 2022, scientists in Botswana found a new sublineage of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, called FN. 1. This variant was discovered in samples from a few places in the Greater Gaborone district. To understand more about this new variant, researchers looked at its spread around the world an
Let's dive into the Supreme Court's upcoming cases that might change teens' lives. They're tackling big issues like TikTok's fate, vaping regulations, and transgender care bans. Kailey, a high school student, isn't sure the court understands teens' perspectives on these topics. Experts say lawmakers
Ever heard that a cup of coffee might be good for your health? Well, new research is suggesting that this could be true, especially when it comes to certain types of cancer. Scientists have looked at a bunch of studies and found that drinking coffee and tea might actually lower your risk of getting
You won't believe what happened in Kings County, California! A town of around 26, 000 people just hit the jackpot on Christmas Eve. Someone bought a Mega Millions ticket at Save Mart in Lemoore and matched all five numbers—11, 14, 38, 45, 46—but missed the Mega Ball. Still, they won over $1. 7 milli
Ambrosia beetles, known for their penchant for farming fungus while munching on wood, are a threat to trees. These crafty critters have a unique talent: spotting stressed plants that emit ethanol. To keep them away from valuable crops, scientists have suggested using ethanol-injected trees as decoy
Mealworms, also known as Tenebrio molitor, are superstars in the insect farming world. But to thrive, they need just the right temperature. Farmers usually aim for around 29 to 31°C. A recent study wanted to find the perfect temperature for these little critters to grow, develop, and have lots of ba
Imagine tiny organisms that live on and inside your body. These are called microbes. During COVID-19, researchers found that these microbes can either help or harm you. The disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus can disrupt the balance of these microbes, making the disease worse. Changes in these m
When doctors use radiofrequency (RF) energy to treat atrial fibrillation in the left atrium, they face an unusual challenge: preventing burns in the nearby esophagus. New catheters can now deliver high wattages up to 90W for short bursts, a technique known as very high-power short duration (vHPSD) a
