Parasitoid wasps are like tiny detectives. They can find their prey in a crowded, smelly world. This is thanks to their super-powered sense of smell. Scientists have been studying a specific type of wasp called Microplitis mediator. They wanted to understand how these wasps use their sense of smell
Nepal is on fire, literally and figuratively. The country's capital, Kathmandu, saw its parliament building engulfed in flames. This wasn't just any fire; it was a symbolic one, ignited by the anger of a people fed up with corruption and injustice. The spark that lit this fire was a social media ba
In Florida, a well-known pastor named Mark Vega is in hot water. He's been accused of not reporting child sex abuse to the police, which is a big deal and against the law. Vega leads a church called Ignite Life Center in Gainesville and has a history of working with the New York Yankees as a chaplai
Over 1, 800 film professionals have pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions. They believe these institutions are involved in what they call "genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians. This pledge, which started with 1, 200 signatories, now includes big names like Emma Stone and James S
Cracker Barrel, a well-known restaurant chain, has decided to stop all its store renovations. This comes after a lot of customers complained about the new look. The company shared this news on X, saying they heard the feedback about both the logo and the restaurant designs. For a while now, Cracker
In 2025, a new way of editing photos is changing the game. It's called Nano Banana, and it uses smart computer programs to make editing faster and easier. This isn't just a small upgrade; it's a big leap from the old ways of doing things. Old photo editing tools were hard to use. They needed lots o
Purpureocillium lilacinum PLBJ-1 is a biocontrol fungus. It makes leucinostatins. These are special molecules that can kill other fungi. Think of them as natural antibiotics. But how does this fungus make them? And why does it make more in some conditions than others? Scientists found out that the
In London, a major protest happened recently. Almost 900 people were arrested. This was the biggest number of arrests at a single protest so far. The protest was about Palestine Action, a group that the government has banned. The group is accused of breaking into a military base and damaging planes
In a bold move, Florida's top health official, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, is pushing to scrap mandatory vaccinations for school kids. He argues that these requirements, which have been around for ages and are credited with saving countless lives, are a form of government overreach. Ladapo, who has impressi
Brazil is stepping up to share its experiences with bird flu at an upcoming global conference. The United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) picked Brazil to host this event, even though the country just had its first bird flu outbreak this past May on a chicken farm. This shows Brazil
