The National Transportation Safety Board has temporarily hidden all its crash investigation files online after new software made it possible to extract pilot voices from still images of audio spectrograms. During a recent hearing about the UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky, investigators shared a PD
Many young children watch toothbrushing videos online to learn how to clean their teeth properly. Researchers wanted to check if these videos are actually helpful and accurate. They focused on two groups: videos in Turkish and videos in English. Some videos followed official health guidelines closel
The U. S. Senate is debating a bill called CLARITY, which aims to set clear rules for digital assets like cryptocurrencies. But unions, representing millions of workers, warn that this bill could open the door to crypto investments in retirement funds. The AFL-CIO, the largest labor federation in th
A Pennsylvania senator recently backed a bill designed to bring clearer rules to the cryptocurrency market. The proposal aims to help digital assets like Bitcoin operate under better-defined regulations. But his support has sparked debate because he also holds a major stake in a company that would l
Bitcoin Pizza Day marks more than just a fun crypto anniversary. Back in 2010, someone traded 10, 000 Bitcoin for two pizzas—a moment that proved digital money could have real value. Now, years later, a new trading platform is using that same date to launch a fresh way for NFT owners to handle their
People sleep in different ways. A lot depends on where they live, what they do during the day, and what they believe in. New research looks at how religion and spirituality can affect the quality of sleep across cultures. Some studies suggest that people who follow religious practices sleep better b
Oklahoma has joined a growing list of states taking legal action against Roblox, arguing the popular gaming platform fails to protect its youngest users. The lawsuit claims Roblox promotes itself as a child-friendly space while doing little to stop predators from targeting kids. Instead of age verif
The sky has always sparked curiosity. People look up and wonder if what they see is a new bird, a plane or something else. Over time, some have said the unknown could be supernatural beings. Others think it might be a new technology. In recent years, leaders in the United States have taken steps to
In the world of farming, tiny worms called plant‑parasitic nematodes can cause big problems for crops. Scientists have found that certain fungi, known as nematophagous fungi (NF), can help keep these worms in check. A new review looked at how combining these fungi with organic matter—like compost or
The Massachusetts Senate recently approved a plan that will boost the state’s wrong‑way detection system, after a fatal crash involving a state trooper. The incident happened early on May 6 when Trooper Kevin Trainor, who had just finished a shift, responded to a call about a Jeep driving south i
