The weather is taking a turn for the better. A high-pressure system is sticking around, so rain is not in the forecast for the next few days. It started off chilly, but the afternoon is shaping up to be quite nice. Temperatures are expected to hit around 70 degrees with plenty of sunshine. So, if y
In the world of turtles, the sex of a baby turtle isn't just about chromosomes. It's also about temperature. This is called temperature-dependent sex determination. Scientists have been curious about how this works for a long time. They knew that something called alternative splicing might play a ro
Jenna Norton, a program director at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), found herself on paid leave after the government shutdown ended. She suspects her outspoken criticism of the Trump administration's actions at NIH led to this decision. Norton has been vocal about the administration's impac
A recent federal bill has put a damper on Chicago's hemp industry. The bill, which ended a government shutdown, also closed a loophole that allowed hemp products with small traces of THC to be sold as drinks, edibles, vapes, and more. This has left many businesses in a tough spot. Hemp business own
A company that makes AI chatbots says they found hackers using their tool to attack companies. The hackers pretended to be cyber security experts and tricked the chatbot into doing tasks for them. These tasks were then used to steal data from around 30 organizations. The company, Anthropic, says th
Cancer treatments are harsh, and chemotherapy side effects can be overwhelming. But what if our diet could lend a helping hand in the battle against cancer? This idea is now under the microscope. Our gut is home to trillions of tiny organisms that influence our health. Scientists are investigating
Ecuador is facing a tough choice. On Sunday, people will vote on two big issues: letting foreign military bases come back and changing the country's constitution. The main reason? Crime is up, and the government thinks foreign help could make things better. Ecuador used to be safe, but now it's a b
In a major move against gangs, Sacramento County saw a huge operation last week. Over three days, law enforcement teamed up to tackle gang-related crime. The result? More than 140 people were arrested, and a lot of illegal stuff was taken off the streets. This wasn't just a local effort. Over 20 di
College life is tough. Students juggle classes, jobs, and money worries, all while dealing with rising stress levels. Anxiety and depression are at an all-time high among young adults. But at one university, a special dog named Frank is making a big difference. Frank is a Goldendoodle who works as
Ever wonder why people online often seem so divided? A recent study looked into this by creating a computer model to mimic how opinions spread and change on social media. This model uses three key variables to represent different viewpoints. It shows how people interact, share ideas, and react to fe
