Lesser Kestrels are small birds of prey that often use man-made nest boxes to raise their young. Scientists wanted to see if a female kestrel's health affects the size of her eggs. They studied this over four years in Greece. They measured the females' body condition using a special method called t
Karst areas face a big problem with pollution from sulfonamide antibiotics. These chemicals are hard to break down naturally in these regions because there isn't much carbon and water moves quickly through the ground. This leaves the groundwater dirty and increases the risk of antibiotic resistance.
Iran's government is cracking down hard on its own people, especially those who speak out for change. Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi was recently dragged away by security forces just for attending a memorial service. She's spent years in and out of prison, advocating for basic freedoms. This isn't an
Forensic science is getting a green makeover. Scientists have found a clever way to use waste chicken eggshells to develop fingerprints on tricky surfaces, even when they've been underwater. This new method is not only eco-friendly but also effective. Eggshells are mostly made of calcium carbonate,
A significant number of lawmakers are saying goodbye to Congress after the 2026 midterms. As of mid-December 2025, 54 representatives and senators have decided not to return. This includes both retirements and those seeking different political roles. Some big names are stepping down, like Californi
The stock market was buzzing with activity at midday, with several companies seeing significant shifts in their share prices. Texas Pacific Land caught the eye of investors, with its shares climbing 8% after teaming up with Bolt Data & Energy. This collaboration aims to build large-scale data center
Americans are feeling the pinch in their wallets, and they're not happy about it. A recent poll shows that a whopping 70% of Americans think the cost of living is too high, with nearly half of Republicans and a staggering three-quarters of independents feeling the same way. This is a big drop from j
Jack Smith, a former special counsel, recently spoke to Congress about his past investigations into Donald Trump. He claimed to have solid evidence that Trump tried to overturn the 2020 election results and mishandled classified documents. Trump, however, has denied these allegations and has been pu
Tech stocks in the US took a hit recently, with Oracle leading the drop. The company's shares fell sharply after its main financial backer, Blue Owl Capital, backed out of a major data center project in Michigan. This news sparked worries among investors about the huge amounts of money AI companies
In a surprising turn of events, four moderate Republicans joined forces with Democrats to push for a vote on extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies. This move challenges Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership and sets the stage for a heated debate within the Republican party. The subsidies, which
