Hurricanes are more than just powerful storms; they can drive evolution in surprising ways. Take the brown anole lizard, for example. These critters have been spreading across the southeastern United States for over a century. During this time, they've faced a lot of hurricanes. Scientists wanted to
In Oregon, a former high school track star named Alexa Anderson has been vocal about her stance on transgender athletes competing in girls' sports. She believes that it's not fair or safe for biological males to compete against females. Anderson gained attention earlier this year when she and her te
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are already changing the way we learn, work, and play. But what if these technologies could be even better? Enter tunable holographic metasurfaces. These tiny structures can manipulate light in ways that could revolutionize AR and VR devices. Right no
In a major industry shift, Lincoln Property Company has taken over Capstone Development Partners. This deal brings together two big names in real estate, focusing on student housing and university facilities. Capstone, known for its work with colleges, will now operate under Lincoln's umbrella. This
The UN Security Council is about to make a big decision. They are going to vote on a plan proposed by the US. This plan supports President Trump's ideas for peace in Gaza. It also suggests sending international troops to help keep the peace. A few weeks ago, Israel and Hamas agreed to a temporary t
Scientists have made a big step forward in tracking monarch butterflies. They are now able to follow individual butterflies on their long journeys from places like Ontario to Mexico. This is possible thanks to tiny, solar-powered radio tags that weigh just 60 milligrams. These tags are attached to t
Investors are feeling the heat as CATL, a big name in battery tech, sees its stock prices dip. The drop comes after a key investor decided to sell off part of their stake. This move has sparked concerns, especially with the U. S. keeping a close eye on Chinese-made energy storage systems. The news
In the world of shopping malls, two big names in Alabama are facing very different futures. Brookwood Mall and Riverchase Galleria have both seen better days, but one is getting a big makeover while the other is struggling to keep up. Brookwood Mall was once the place to be. People loved going ther
People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) often face a higher chance of early death. But what if managing multiple risk factors could change that? A study set out to find out if controlling these risks could lower the extra mortality linked to CKD. First, it's important to understand that CKD is a s
In a surprising turn of events, former President Trump has taken to social media to push House Republicans to vote for the release of documents tied to the controversial figure Jeffrey Epstein. He claims this move is a way to show they have "nothing to hide. " But is it really that simple? Trump's
