Back in the late 1970s, a famous TV reporter named Mike Wallace didn’t soften any punches when he interviewed a powerful Iranian leader. He called out the leader’s harsh treatment of women and shared harsh words about him from other world leaders. Wallace believed his job was to report the news stra
Most college students juggle classes, research, and part-time jobs, leaving little time for rest. A recent study looked at how teaching students about sleep habits could change their routines and improve their rest. The focus was on graduate nursing students, who often face long hours and high stres
Fast food chains aren’t just selling tacos anymore. Taco Bell is now diving into skincare with a surprising new product: Baja Blast under-eye patches. These caffeine and citrus-infused stickers promise to "energize skin and deliver cooling hydration, " blending two worlds that don’t seem to mix. The
In the rugged Zagros Mountains, where Iraq meets Iran, life hasn’t changed much for some shepherds. They still climb the same hills their families have used for generations, even as wars rage around them. The mountains have seen decades of conflict—missiles, drones, and fighter jets scream overhead,
Scientists working behind the scenes aren’t waiting for politicians to act—they’re already using clever tricks to fix Earth’s big problems. One big issue they’re tackling is dirt. By 2050, some places might run out of healthy soil, which is like losing the foundation for growing food. Instead of jus
Two scientists just got a major award for turning weird physics into useful tools. Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard didn’t just study quantum quirks—they turned them into a way to send messages that even hackers can’t crack. Their work in the late 1980s showed how particles could carry informatio
A new study followed 217 people who had never taken pain pills before and were getting spine surgery between August 2023 and December 2024. The researchers divided the patients into groups based on how the surgery was done: a big open cut, a small tubular approach, or a very tiny endoscopic method.
A sudden rise in meningococcal disease has hit Kent, a county on England’s southeast coast. The health agency reports about 20 young people have tested positive, and two students—one from the University of Kent and another from a nearby high school—have sadly died. Health officials say this spread i
Scientists have created a better way to see the brain chemical GABA. The new sensor, called iGABASnFR2, is brighter and faster than the first version. It can change its glow quickly when GABA appears, so researchers see signals more clearly. The team made many tiny changes to the protein.
Sen. Markwayne Mullin, the Republican chosen by former President Trump to head the Department of Homeland Security, had a rocky confirmation hearing that highlighted concerns about his temperament and past foreign trips. The meeting was heated from the start, with Senate Homeland Security chair Rand
