Global warming is heating up freshwater habitats, and non-native fish are invading these places. Usually, scientists look at these issues separately, but they're both big threats to biodiversity. Fish are ectotherms, meaning their bodies are influenced by the temperature of their water. So, when wat
Celebrities are not just famous for their acting or comedy, but some have also shown their smarts on the game show Jeopardy! . Over the years, these stars have collectively won millions for charity. Here are some celebs who've proven they’re as good at trivia as they are at their day jobs. Lisa Ann
Ever wondered how much energy an octopus uses to change colors? It turns out, it's not as easy as you might think! Scientists discovered that these sea creatures use a lot of energy for their color-changing tricks. They found this out by snipping tiny pieces of octopus skin and measuring the oxygen
Ever wondered how climate change affects the end of the growing season in dry areas? Let's talk about a study that looked into this in a semi-arid part of China. The researchers used satellite data to find out when typical grasslands stop growing, and how changes in rainfall and temperature affect t
In Australia, some parents aren't thrilled about comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in schools. Let's dive into why that is. Research shows that religiosity plays a big role. Parents who are very religious tend to be more opposed to CSE. This makes sense, right? Many religions have strong belie
Esophagectomy, a major surgery to remove the esophagus, can really shake up a patient's life. Studies show that while it's good for survival, it's tough on daily living. Patients often face big, lasting changes in how they live. Doctors mostly look at survival rates and major side effects when choos
Ever wondered why it takes so long to find the exact information you need? Multi-vector retrieval methods, which mix the best of both worlds from sparse and dense search techniques, are incredibly effective but slow and space-hungry. Enter CITADEL, a new way of thinking about token routing that make
Ever wondered what makes us happy as we grow older? Researchers in Ma'anshan decided to find out. They tracked people's happiness levels over time and looked for patterns. They call this "subjective well-being trajectories. " The study used a method called Group-Based Trajectory Modeling to see how
Victoria Kjær Theilvig, a 21-year-old entrepreneur and aspiring lawyer from Denmark, has become the first Dane to win Miss Universe. She beat over 120 contestants at the annual beauty pageant held in Mexico City on Saturday. The evening was hosted by Mario Lopez and former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo
Imagine a time when women couldn't be doctors. That's how it was in Hungary until 1895. That's when things started to change. A bunch of brave ladies decided to challenge the norms. They wanted to study medicine, just like men. The first to do so were Erzsébet Farkas and Flóra Volentik. They were th
