A big shift is happening in how the government does science. The CDC, a major health agency, has decided to stop using monkeys in their research. This is a huge deal because for years, they've been using these animals to test new medicines and treatments. The decision came from Robert F. Kennedy Jr
Minnesota is in for a frosty start to December. The first week is expected to be quite chilly, with temperatures taking a dive. Sunday is off to a breezy start, with some light snow being blown around. The wind will ease up as the day goes on, but the cold will stick around. Overnight, temperatures
Massachusetts is gearing up for a rollercoaster of weather this weekend. Things are about to get wet and wild. Rain and strong winds are on the way, with a possible snowstorm looming early next week. Saturday night is going to be chilly. Temperatures will drop to the low 20s. Sunday starts off dry,
North Texas is experiencing its coldest air of the season. This comes just before the official start of winter. The past few months have been unusually warm. The average temperature was around 73 degrees. This fall might even rank as the second warmest on record for DFW Airport. A strong cold front
People often seek help to understand themselves better. For some, this means talking to a therapist. But for others, like the person in this story, therapy didn't feel quite right. They felt stuck, like they weren't making progress. They also had a nagging feeling that their therapist knew more abou
Maine is struggling with a housing crisis that's affecting everyone. From young adults to families, people are finding it hard to afford homes. But it's even worse for those with low incomes or facing challenges like disabilities or addiction. For them, finding affordable housing can mean the differ
Ceramic membranes are super important in things like batteries and gas filters. They help make energy and split gases. But making them is tricky. When people heat them up to make them dense, some parts evaporate or move around. This messes up how well they work, especially in things like proton-cond
The world is moving fast with tech. From AI to robotaxis, new things are popping up everywhere. But with all this progress, there's a dark side. The UN's top boss, António Guterres, says it's getting easier to make and use chemical weapons. He's not happy about it. In fact, he's calling on countries
Two brothers, Derek and Dominik Zirkle, initially found their high school financial literacy class dull. The course, taught by Theory Federal Credit Union, covered basic financial skills like managing accounts and understanding interest. At first, the twins weren't impressed. Their teacher had to ad
A new book takes a hard look at why so many kids today are feeling anxious and down. It points a big finger at smartphones and all that screen time. The idea is that kids aren't getting enough time to just be kids, playing outside and hanging out with friends in real life. Instead, they're glued to
