In a surprising last-minute move, the U. S. government has decided to drop a plan to protect endangered North Atlantic right whales from ship collisions. These whales, of which fewer than 380 are left, were supposed to get better protection off the East Coast. A proposal to slow down ships near thei
In Brazil, transgender individuals often face intimate partner violence, or IPV. A recent study looked into this issue from 2015 to 2021. The goal? To figure out what makes some trans people more vulnerable to IPV and why some face it repeatedly. Plus, they wanted to know how often these folks get h
Imagine TikTok’s US operations being sold for up to $50 billion! That's a lot of money, right? Business bigwigs like Elon Musk might need to dig deep into their pockets if ByteDance, TikTok’s parent company, decides to sell. This could happen if the Supreme Court upholds a national security law that
Are you ready for a weather whiplash? This holiday weekend is starting off mild and cozy in Boston. Saturday is going to be warmer than usual, with temperatures hovering around the 40s. But don't get too comfortable, because clouds will roll in and there might be some rain showers later in the day.
This week starts off with a chilly nip in the air. Hold onto your hats, because it's going to be mostly cloudy and cool, with temperatures hovering in the upper 40s in the morning and mid 50s during the day. The wind from the north will be blowing steadily at about 10-15 mph. Nighttime should be cle
This weekend, the Buffalo Bills are set to face off against the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. While both teams are at the top of their game, the real challenge might be the weather. Forecasters predict temperatures will hover around 8 degrees Fahrenheit during the eve
Have you ever wondered how scientists measure heat in super small samples? One method they use is called plasmon energy expansion thermometry, or PEET. This method helps them see how hot different parts of a tiny sample are. Recently, scientists checked out how well PEET works in measuring the tempe
When it comes to science, Democrats and Republicans often clash. But one thing they do agree on is the uncertainty about animal testing. Some love it, some hate it. President Trump's reign might cut funding for such research, which could be great for animals. But will it really help science? Let's l
St. Luke’s Health System, Idaho's largest healthcare provider, has filed a lawsuit against Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador. They're seeking a federal court order to protect doctors from the state's near-total abortion ban when performing emergency procedures. The lawsuit comes as the Biden admi
Donald Trump’s pick for the next attorney general, Pam Bondi, seems well-qualified on paper. She's spent years as a prosecutor and Florida's attorney general. But her recent comments about the 2020 election and threats to prosecute Trump's foes raise big questions about her independence and trustwor
