Teens often try out different versions of themselves with friends. This is normal. It's part of growing up. Friends play a big role in this. They help teens figure out who they are and who they want to be. A recent study wanted to see how teens feel when they chat online with friends they also know
Friction is a force that we feel every day. It is the reason why things slow down or stop when they slide. Scientists have known for a long time that friction between two dry surfaces does not change with speed. But what if there are many points of contact, and each one moves at a different speed? T
The White House is hosting a small gathering of African leaders this week, but not all are impressed. Only five countries from the continent are invited. This is not the first time Trump has done this. He hosted a similar event in 2017. This time, the focus is on business opportunities. The invited
The National Rally (RN), a prominent far-right party in France, is under fire after police raided its headquarters and several associated companies. The raids, conducted by 20 finance brigade officers, were part of an ongoing investigation into potential fraud and misuse of campaign funds. Prosecuto
A big problem in chemistry is separating ethane (C2H6) from ethylene (C2H4). These gases are similar, but important for different industries. Scientists have been working on ways to do this better. One approach is using special materials called metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). These are like tiny s
De Anza College is finally giving its old physical education complex a much-needed makeover. The plan? A $53 million renovation that's been in the works for years. The state is footing most of the bill, covering 75% of the cost, while the rest comes from the district's savings and bond funds. The c
Jasper Philipsen, a standout cyclist from Belgium, recently had surgery to fix a broken collarbone and a damaged joint in his shoulder. This injury happened during a crash in the third stage of the Tour de France, a big cycling race. The accident occurred when another rider, Bryan Coquard, accidenta
The IRS has taken a fresh stance on a long-standing rule. They now say that pastors who talk about political candidates from the pulpit shouldn't worry about losing their tax-exempt status. This is a big deal because the Johnson Amendment, a rule from 1954, usually stops tax-exempt groups, like chur
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, is in the UK for a three-day state visit. This is a big deal because it's the first time a French president has come to Britain for a state visit since 2008. It's also the first time a leader from the European Union has visited since Brexit. Macron and his wif
Acute myocarditis (AM) is a serious condition where the heart muscle becomes inflamed. A recent study in South Africa, known as CAMISA, is trying to figure out how this condition shows up, what causes it, and how patients fare. This research is crucial because understanding these aspects can lead to
