This Christmas morning, Ukraine woke up to a harsh reality. Russia unleashed a wave of missiles and drones targeting the country's energy infrastructure. The attack was so massive that it included 78 missiles and 106 drones, according to Ukraine's air force. The strikes hit several regions, includin
Imagine tiny plastic particles, smaller than a grain of sand, scattered throughout the soil. These microplastics, or MPs, are becoming a big issue worldwide. Soil is like a long-term storage box for MPs because they find their way in through various routes and take a long time to break down. It's im
Imagine searching for something in a super crowded place. Over time, you get better at spotting it because you remember where it usually is. But what if the clues aren't always right? That's exactly what researchers looked into. They found that the more reliable the clues (like, how often they point
A man from Guatemala, Sebastian Zapeta, is facing serious charges after a woman died in a fire on a New York City subway train. Prosecutors say Zapeta used a shirt to fan the flames, causing the woman's death. The attack happened on an F train stopped at the Coney Island station. Zapeta, who is accu
Did you know that how well researchers understand and feel about lab animal science can really impact the quality of their work? It's true! But not all researchers have the right knowledge or attitudes for this kind of work. This can be due to different educational backgrounds. So, a team in Iran de
Community-acquired pneumonia, or CAP, is a big deal worldwide. It causes lots of sickness and death, plus it costs health systems a bundle. Germany alone sees over 15, 000 deaths from CAP each year. So, what's climate change got to do with it? Quite a bit, actually. Changing weather patterns might b
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz attempted to halt the release of a House Ethics Committee report on Monday, but his lawsuit fell short. Gaetz’s legal team argued that the report's release would harm his reputation and that he hadn't been notified or given due process. The committee published the report soon
In Bethlehem, the town where Jesus is believed to have been born, Christmas was quieter than usual this year. The streets were empty, the festive lights were missing, and the usual crowd of tourists was nowhere to be seen. A war in nearby Gaza cast a long shadow over the holiday. Bethlehem's mayor,
In the wake of new allegations against Congressman Matt Gaetz, some supporters in his former Florida district are backing him up. Sandra L. Atkinson, a former Republican Party chair from Okaloosa County, called Gaetz a "darn good congressman" and said he never let critics, whom she referred to as "h
In Ethiopia, the use of Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) for childbirth is still widespread. This is despite the World Health Organization's (WHO) recommendation that all births should be attended by skilled professionals. The reason? Many communities and pregnant women prefer TBAs. This preferen
