In a recent look into how clean or corrupt different countries' governments are, many nations found themselves with their worst scores in over a decade. This report, which rates 180 countries, found that 47 of them hit their lowest points in the past 12 years. The global picture isn't pretty: more t
Google Maps is now showcasing a new name for a massive body of water. Anyone in the U. S. using Google Maps will see the name “Gulf of America", people in Mexico will see “Gulf of Mexico. ” The switch comes after a decision by the U. S. President Donald Trump to rename the area. Go
Picture this: the Super Bowl, the biggest night in sports, being interrupted by a bizarre ad. Kanye West, superstar musician and controversial figure, manages to get a 30-second spot during the game on a few local Fox stations. The ad is simple and self-deprecating, filmed on an iPhone. On East
Deep within the Earth, tucked away 1, 500 miles below the surface, lies a massive ball of iron and nickel. This is the planet's inner core, a region that scientists once assumed to be perfectly solid and stable. However, recent research has thrown this belief into question. About the size of Califor
Since the 1980s, Mexican farm jobs have had to deal with climate swings Most rain feed farmers have to play the predictable rain game every year Agricultural jobs have to rely on the timing and amount of rain that comes from the sky. In Mexico, a large portion of the population, around 20 million,
Are you ready for what’s coming? It looks like we’re in for a mix of freezing rain and snow later this week. Imagine you and your family planning Valentine's Day getaway out of the house. Now imagine getting outrun by a storm of freezing precipitation that may clog up your roads from Thursday. It se
In the heart of West Africa, a unique study is uncovering how rising temperatures are affecting expecting mothers. The focus is on a region where heatwaves are becoming more common. But what does this mean for pregnant women and their babies? Let's dive in. The study, in The Gambia, is all about un
Imagine a world where survival is just the start. A place where hospitals help patients transition back home after surviving a life-threatening condition like sepsis. That is exactly what a new study is trying to figure out. It looks into how ready hospitals are to make this transition happen with a
When tackling climate change, the benefits often go deeper than just the obvious. Besides curbing global warming, these efforts can also slash air pollution, boost health, and support other development goals. Imagine a win-win situation where addressing one problem also helps with others. This is wh
Russia recently got a new director for its main space organization, Roscosmos. The current President of Russia has told Borisov you\ have to go. With Dmitry Bakanov has taken over the role once served by Yuri Borisov. This change follows a series of setbacks, losses of satellites, and corruption sc
