A comet named 3I/ATLAS is zooming past the sun. Some people think it might be more than just a chunk of ice and dust. One scientist even thinks it could be an alien spacecraft. But is that really possible? The comet's closest approach to the sun happened on October 29. This is a big deal because if
Crypto trading is becoming more accessible. In the last month, perpetual futures, or perps, saw a huge $1. 27 trillion in trading volume. These trades are now available in popular crypto wallets like MetaMask and Phantom, and even on Telegram through the Blum mini-app. Perps are complex. They let u
Javier Milei, Argentina's president, has made big moves in the midterm elections. His libertarian group, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), gained a lot of seats. But now, the real work starts. He needs to find allies to push through his big plans for changes. Milei wants to make big changes to taxes and la
Small blood vessel replacements made from a material called ePTFE are widely used in hospitals. However, these grafts often fail because they don't heal well inside the body. The surface of ePTFE is very water-repellent, which makes it hard for the body to grow a protective layer of cells on it. Sc
In Europe, the number of people living with cancer is growing by 3. 5% each year since 2010. Out of all these survivors, 38% will live a decade or more after their diagnosis. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second most common cancer among survivors, and many of them will be over 75 years old, needing
Technology is changing how we care for older adults. One exciting development is digital health twins (DHTs). These are virtual copies of real people. They can help doctors and nurses take better care of older adults. But, like any new technology, there are challenges. First, there are ethical conc
A new jet is making waves in California. The X-59, a unique aircraft, flew for the first time on a Tuesday morning. It took off from a runway in Palmdale, north of Los Angeles. This jet is special because it is designed to break the sound barrier without the usual loud noise. The X-59 is not your a
A plane carrying tourists crashed in Kenya's Kwale region on a Tuesday morning. The flight was headed to the famous Maasai Mara National Reserve. Most of the passengers were tourists from Hungary and Germany. The pilot, a Kenyan, also died in the crash. The plane went down in a hilly and forested ar
In Chicago, a federal judge has had enough. She's tired of seeing kids in Halloween costumes get tear-gassed. Judge Sara Ellis wants daily reports from Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino. Why? Because federal agents keep breaking her rules. These agents are supposed to follow a court order. They ca
Delhi is trying something new to fight pollution. They are using cloud seeding to make it rain. This is not a common practice in India, but other places have done it before. The idea is to add tiny chemicals to clouds. These chemicals help water droplets form and fall as rain. The Indian Institute
