In a recent discussion, scientist James Lyons-Weiler shed light on the troubling issue of scientific fraud and its impact on public health. Lyons-Weiler, known for his work in ecology and evolutionary biology, highlighted how the manipulation of scientific data has been a longstanding problem. Lyon
In a recent chat at Harvard, former Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo had some surprising things to say about teaching everyone to code. She admitted that pushing coding as the ultimate skill might not be such a great idea anymore, especially with AI taking over. Raimondo, who was once a big fan o
A recent decision by a federal court has sparked debates about the role of judges in shaping history. The court ruled that the president has the authority to send National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon. This decision has drawn comparisons to past rulings that have had significant impacts on socie
A recent live fire exercise at Camp Pendleton has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. During a celebration for the Marine Corps' 250th anniversary, an artillery shell exploded over Interstate 5, sending shrapnel flying and hitting two California Highway Patrol vehicles. Fortunately, no one was hu
In Spain, the devastating floods that struck the Valencia region last year continue to leave their mark. A recent discovery has brought some closure to the tragedy. Authorities found the body of a 56-year-old man who went missing during the floods. DNA tests confirmed his identity. This man was one
In the heart of Washington, Senator Jeff Merkley from Oregon took a bold step. He started a long speech to challenge President Trump's plans. This happened during the 22nd day of a government shutdown. Merkley's main goal was clear. He wanted to warn people about what he sees as a dangerous power gr
Ireland is on the brink of a significant political change. Catherine Connolly, a well-known left-wing independent politician, is likely to become the next president. This would be a big deal because it shows many people are not happy with the current government. Connolly is not your typical politic
In a surprising turn of events, a high-ranking official in Thailand has decided to step down from his position. This comes after serious accusations tied him to a massive online fraud scheme that has been spreading across Southeast Asia. The problem started to get worse during the COVID-19 pandemic
Neil deGrasse Tyson has a new book coming out. It's called "Just Visiting This Planet: Further Scientific Adventures of Merlin From Omniscia. " This book is a refreshed version of his first work, originally published in 1989. It's filled with fun questions and answers about space, science, and even
Greece has recently put new rules in place to stop people from protesting near a famous war memorial in Athens. This memorial, called the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, is a big paved area with a statue of a fallen warrior. It's been a popular spot for protests, especially during the country's debt cr
