In the heart of Slovakia, a former salt mine holds a secret. The brine from Solivar near Prešov is home to a unique group of bacteria. These tiny organisms love salt. They thrive in high-salinity environments. Scientists wanted to know more. They collected samples in 2020 and 2021. They grew these b
Liam Neeson is setting the record straight about his stance on vaccines. After being linked to a documentary that questions vaccine safety, the actor wants everyone to know he's not against vaccinations. The film, which he narrated, has some shaky science and ideas that many experts disagree with.
Gaza is struggling with a deadly mix of bad weather and a long-lasting conflict. Recently, heavy rains and strong winds took 14 lives, including three young kids. The storm hit hard because many people are living in tents and makeshift homes. These shelters are no match for the harsh weather, leavin
Micron Technology's stock took a hit last week, dropping over 6% to close at €205. But don't let that fool you. Big banks are still bullish, with some setting price targets as high as $330. Why? Because Micron has already sold all its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips for AI use through 2026. That's
Deep down in the ocean, there are underwater mountains called seamounts. They are special places where lots of different tiny organisms, called microbes, live. These microbes are important because they help keep the ocean healthy and full of life. But, they face threats from human activities like fi
Over the years, the CDC has been putting money into helping health departments meet certain standards. But what does this investment really mean for the people? A recent study looked at the money spent on this from 2005 to 2023. It wanted to see how this funding has affected how many health departme
Captain Brandon Barclay, the top sheriff in Santa Clarita Valley, recently spoke to local business owners about crime rates and safety tips. He shared that overall crime has dropped by 19%, but violent crime has gone up by 9%. This increase is partly due to a gang in Newhall that the sheriff's depar
A retired police sergeant, Charlotte Djossou, has been vocal about a long-standing issue within the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). She believes that the manipulation of crime statistics is not a new problem, but one that has been going on for years. Djossou, who spent 21 years with the MPD, h
The year 2025 was a busy one for crypto companies going public. Circle, Bullish, and Gemini all made their debuts. But the real test for these companies is yet to come in 2026. This is the year that will show if digital asset IPOs are here to stay or just a passing trend. The crypto market has seen
Crypto trading has been on a rollercoaster. Volumes have dropped a lot. They are now at $250 billion. This is way less than the $500 billion seen in early November. Some days, volumes even dipped below $200 billion. This hasn't happened in a while. This slowdown is not new. It has happened before i
