Imagine you're on an island, and the climate is getting warmer. Over time, certain birds might move in or out, shifting the bird community. Now, consider that the same island could be big or small, or close to others. Researchers found that on smaller or more isolated islands, warm-loving birds move
Picture this: your trusty phone could be your secret weapon in the fight against Type 2 diabetes. A recent study discovered that simple text messages can motivate healthier behaviors. These messages might remind you to eat better, exercise more, or keep an eye on your blood sugar levels. One great
Eighteen cannabis industry groups in New York are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to bring in new leadership for the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They feel the current regulators haven't been effective in running the state's cannabis market. The groups, including the NAACP and Drug Policy Allia
A few mornings ago, Indianapolis resident Robert Deane was out to pick up his mail when he noticed something unusual. Lying in a nearby ditch were two car seats with two tiny babies inside – a 4-month-old and a 5-month-old, both girls and cousins. He quickly grabbed the car seats, brought them insid
President Biden's proposal to eliminate student debt has caused quite a stir. Representative Virginia Foxx from North Carolina wrote to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona with concerns. She questions if the Education Department has the right to cancel loans without a solid reason. Foxx fears this co
On Tuesday, South Korean stocks took a hit in U. S. trading after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law. He said this step was needed to protect the country from "communist forces" amid debates over a budget bill in parliament. The iShares MSCI South Korea ETF, which tracks large an
As the new legislative session starts in California, leaders like Senate President Pro Tem Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas are gearing up to address affordability issues that have been bothering voters. They plan to do this by building more housing, making energy cheaper, and improvin
Tobacco waste is a big problem, but it could also be a big solution. Scientists have been looking into how to reuse and recycle tobacco waste to make it eco-friendly. They studied 168 different tobacco extracts from four main types of tobacco: flue-cured, dark air-cured, Burley, and Oriental. These
Violence is a big problem worldwide, and folks with severe mental illness are particularly at risk. In 2020, researchers at Butabika Hospital in Uganda studied this issue. They talked to 385 patients, aged 18 and above, using surveys to understand their experiences with violence in the past year. Th
Ever seen a show that looks like it's from the same world as something else, but it's totally different? That's what's happening with this new sci-fi series. It's based on a book that inspired The Stand by Stephen King, but don't expect it to be like that. King's The Stand is a big deal, with two TV
