New Mexico isn’t happy with how the federal government handles nuclear waste cleanup in the state. The big issue is Los Alamos National Laboratory, where radioactive trash has piled up since the 1950s. Officials in New Mexico say the U. S. Department of Energy is favoring new nuclear weapons product
Back in 2009, a small group of experts started giving free, no-nonsense feedback to anyone trying to turn a muscle-disease idea into a real treatment. Their main job was to stop bad drugs from reaching patients too early, and to make sure good drugs had a fair shot at proving they worked. Over 15 ye
A Tennessee congressman recently stirred up conversation by sharing unusual details from classified reports about strange objects in the sky and underwater. While the government now calls them UAPs—unidentified aerial or anomalous phenomena—he described them in vivid terms. One story involved a Navy
A little over 20 years back, a politician’s slide show about rising temperatures became a game changer. That slide show turned into a film that forced the world to pay attention to global warming. Now, filmmakers are again looking at how stories can push real change. At a recent meeting of creators,
Brad Birkenfeld could have stayed quiet. As a top private banker in Switzerland, he handled accounts for some of America’s wealthiest people—many of whom kept money hidden offshore to dodge taxes. Instead, he walked into a U. S. government office in 2007 and handed over details of 19, 000 secret acc
Utah faces a quiet crisis every winter when thick, dirty air gets trapped over the valleys. The Great Salt Lake’s shrinking size worsens that pollution while hurting local jobs and natural habitats. Meanwhile, homeowners watch their power bills climb month after month. These aren’t just environmenta
Airlines are upgrading their business class seats on Boeing 787 Dreamliners, set to roll out between 2026 and 2027. These upgrades aim to attract premium passengers by offering more comfort and privacy. Some airlines are going all out with fancy suites, while others are trying bold new seat designs
Around the world, many hospitals rely on supervision to improve how doctors and nurses care for sick children. But does supervision actually work on its own, or does it need extra help like feedback or training sessions? A big study looked at 5, 311 clinics in eight different countries to find out.
Gas prices have jumped to over four dollars a gallon, and Americans feel it every time they fill up. While war and supply issues get blamed, a growing wave of state lawsuits against energy companies is adding hidden costs. Cities like Baltimore and green groups such as the Sierra Club argue these bu
Eating mushrooms might do more than just add flavor to a meal. A recent study looked into common edible fungi such as white button, shiitake, oyster, and dried varieties. Researchers followed a group of adults aged 60 and above, tracking both their mushroom intake and mental sharpness over time. Th
