Farmers are always looking for ways to grow better crops. One cool way to do this is by using special substances on seeds before planting. These substances can help seeds grow stronger and protect them from bad things in the environment. Think of it like giving seeds a superpower boost! Scientists
Virginia Tech is making some big changes to its sports programs. The university wants to spend more money and set up a new system. This could make the school's sports teams more competitive. The plan is to have a new leader for the football team. This person would be like a general manager in pro s
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) has stirred up a storm with its fast-tracked review on whether greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare in the U. S. This review, prompted by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind the 2
The Epstein case has brought up some big questions about power and justice. Two politicians, one from each side, are pushing hard to make all the files public. They say it's not about politics. It's about doing what's right. Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican, thinks hiding the truth would be a mista
Devon Walker, a former cast member of Saturday Night Live, recently shared his thoughts on the show's casting process. He described it as "toxic as hell" and criticized the lack of communication from producers. Walker pointed out that many cast members are left in limbo during the summer, unsure if
In a significant move, France has returned three skulls to Madagascar, a gesture that has been a long time coming. These skulls, taken during the colonial era, include one believed to be that of King Toera, who was executed by French troops. The handover took place in late August at the French cultu
New York City has seen its first human cases of West Nile virus in 2025. Two people from Queens have been affected, and the virus has also been found in blood donations from Brooklyn and Staten Island. However, these donors did not meet the criteria for a confirmed case. The virus is spread by mosq
The Fairphone 6 is here, and it's a big step up from its predecessor. It's been two years since the last model, and this one is built to last. The company focuses on making phones that are easy to fix, good for the planet, and support users for a long time. This means some trade-offs, like not havin
In Aurora, the CyrusOne data center is gearing up for repair work on Thursday, following a weather-induced delay. The initial plan was to tackle electrical equipment issues on Tuesday, but safety concerns due to changing weather conditions pushed the schedule back. This isn't the first time the data
The Justice Department is now looking into serious claims. They want to know if top security officials tried to connect Trump to Russia's election meddling. This was supposed to have happened in late 2016 and early 2017. The goal? To make people doubt Trump's presidency. Attorney General Pam Bondi
