Castel Gandolfo, a picturesque town near Rome, has long been a summer retreat for popes. For centuries, it offered a cooler escape from the Roman heat. Popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI spent months there, balancing rest and work. But Pope Francis broke the tradition. In 2013, he visited only thre
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is supposed to keep our roads safe by checking on trucking companies and drivers. But the numbers tell a different story. In 2021, there were 690, 091 interstate freight carriers, and 94% of them had no safety rating at all. That means no one f
The Trump administration has decided to hold back over $6 billion in education grants. These funds were meant for programs helping kids from low-income families and immigrants. The administration claims some of this money was used for things they don't agree with. They say it was used to support imm
Scientists wanted to see how body temperature changes can impact DNA floating in the blood. They looked at two ways to heat up the body: from outside (like a warm bath) and from exercise. First, they thought about how DNA in the blood changes when the body gets warmer. They wondered if this DNA cou
Tiny particles called upconversion nanoparticles (UCNPs) are making waves in the world of medicine. These special nanoparticles can absorb light that our eyes can't see and turn it into a different kind of light that can trigger drug release. This is big news because it could lead to better ways to
In the world of medicine, molecules can be tricky. Some look almost the same but behave very differently. This is especially true for chiral molecules, which are like mirror images of each other. One version can be helpful, while the other might be harmful. So, finding a good way to separate them is
NBA free agency is already shaking things up. Some big names have already signed new deals, but there are still plenty of talented players available. Let's take a look at the top 10 free agents still on the market. Damian Lillard is the most surprising name on this list. He's a seven-time All-NBA p
A major media company, Paramount, has decided to pay $16 million to settle a legal dispute with former President Donald Trump. This case was about how CBS edited a "60 Minutes" interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. The money will go to Trump's future presidential library, not to him personall
Difenoconazole, a common fungicide in farming, often ends up in rivers and streams. This can be bad news for fish. A recent study took a close look at how this chemical affects a type of fish called Pethia conchonius, found in the Teesta River. The study found that even small amounts of difenoconaz
There's a big problem with certain chemicals. Nitroaromatic compounds (NACs) and radioactive iodine can hurt people and the environment. Scientists are working hard to find ways to detect and clean up these harmful substances. They've created two special materials called HTAEA and HTMB. These are l
