The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi
The 2027 budget plan from the current administration takes a clear stance on where it stands on spending. A massive $1. 5 trillion is being funneled toward defense, the highest figure ever requested. Meanwhile, behind the scenes, other areas face sharp reductions. Programs aimed at tackling climate
A few years ago, leaders suggested shutting down the country’s main education office. They didn’t have the power to close it alone, so they tried other ways to shrink its work. This meant moving big jobs—like handling student loans—to another department. The boss in charge said, “Loans are almost a
Last week, the White House released its 2027 budget proposal—a plan that asks for $1. 5 trillion aimed at military spending, the biggest request of its kind in decades. But the money isn’t just for tanks and jets. It also includes a controversial missile system worth $185 billion, new fighter planes
Texas recently changed how it certifies minority-owned businesses, leaving over 15, 000 companies in limbo overnight. Before the change, these businesses could compete for state contracts worth billions. Now, most have lost their certification, forcing them to start from scratch. The shift came thro
Jungle’s upcoming tour offers a mix of old favorites and one slower new single, “Carry On. ” Their sound blends soul, disco, and funk—styles that made hits like “Casio” and “Back On 74” famous. But some fans might notice the new track feels different from the high-energy anthems they love. While old
Military tech chiefs often drop worrying numbers. Take Palantir’s chief tech officer, who recently hinted that the U. S. might have just eight days’ worth of ammunition stockpiled if tensions with China escalated sharply. That’s a tight squeeze for a global superpower. Meanwhile, lawmakers keep toss
Alaska’s state budget talks just got heated over how much money each resident should get from the Permanent Fund dividend—a yearly cash payout meant to share oil wealth. A key committee voted 6-5 to move forward with a plan that could send residents around $3, 800 each, but only if they dip deep int
The federal government can’t "take care of day care" but can somehow find half a trillion dollars extra for bombs and battleships. That’s the message slipping through Washington as a staggering $1. 5 trillion Pentagon budget lands on Capitol Hill, a leap big enough to buy every toddler in America te
The government wants to take $5 billion from medical research next year. That money helps scientists study diseases like cancer and Alzheimer's. Now, they're asking for $41 billion instead of the $46 billion they get now. Some research centers might close completely under this plan. Five important
