Scientists say a very powerful El Niño might hit this year, possibly the most intense in ten years. NOAA reports a one‑in‑four chance of an exceptionally strong event and a fifty‑percent chance of a strong one, with sea surface temperatures rising at least 1. 5 °C above normal. El Niño is a natura
Scientists have wondered if giant structures built by advanced beings might exist far beyond our sight. A recent study led by a researcher at the University of Glasgow looks at two ideas that sound like science‑fiction: Dyson bubbles, which would cover a star with mirrors to harvest its energy; a
The Oaklawn Event Center in Hot Springs hosted the 68th induction banquet on Friday night, celebrating ten new members of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Seven inductees were present, while three were honored after their passing. Former Razorbacks running back Alex Collins, tennis champion Pete
Coachella fans should keep their eyes open for famous faces this year. Last festival’s lineup drew stars like Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner, so the buzz is high for new arrivals. Sabrina Carpenter may be preparing backstage at Acrisure Arena, though no confirmation exists. She has not sho
A scientist named Gail Martin made big changes in biology. She studied how cells grow and change, especially the early stages of life. Her work helped scientists learn more about stem cells, which can become many different types of body cells. Gail taught at a university in California for many year
In 2025 a courtroom case turned into a long battle for justice, and the support system around the victim made all the difference. The judge’s office and police were involved, but a local supervisor stepped in to help the victim and their children navigate every step of the process. Supervisor
A U. S. vice president is set to travel to Pakistan for talks with Iranian officials, a move that some in Tehran see as a hopeful break from the war that began last February. Iran regards Vance as a figure who could negotiate in good faith, partly because he is known for opposing the war and has bee
The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security is a small office that holds the power to approve or deny the sale of U. S. technology overseas. It is now tangled in paperwork that could slow down President Trump’s plan to sell more AI chips abroad. The bureau is busy reviewing requests
Nursing students, residents and senior nurses often feel that caring for a person’s spirit is as vital as treating their body. Yet many find themselves unprepared to do so, because the courses they take rarely cover this topic in depth. A recent map of research shows that most studies come from Turk
At just twelve years old, Naia Butler‑Craig dreamed of space after seeing Mae Jemison’s photo at her church in Orlando. Years later, she earned a PhD in aerospace engineering and met Victor Glover, the first Black man to orbit the moon. He told her, “Make the choice right, ” a message that stayed wi
