In recent years, farms around the world have faced harsher conditions: salty soils, long dry spells, and heat waves that hit more often. These challenges threaten the food we rely on, so scientists need to find crops that can survive such hardships. Women researchers have stepped up in this field, m
Some stars have chosen to stay single, saying that being alone is their best fit. They share this path openly, proving that choosing no romantic or sexual partners can feel right for many. The first name on the list is Lenny Kravitz, who has often spoken about finding peace when he is by himse
The Kennedy name has long been linked to power, charm and a series of high‑profile romances that have kept the public intrigued. One of the most famous connections is between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Hollywood stars, a chapter that began with a flirty encounter with Madonna in the late 1980s and l
Verily, a startup that builds AI tools for health care, just raised $300 million in new funding. The money came from a mix of investors, with Series X Capital leading the round and Google’s parent company Alphabet stepping back from its majority stake. Alphabet will stay involved, but as a min
Blossom Health has secured a fresh $20 million to grow its AI “copilot” that assists psychiatrists. The investment came from Headline and partners such as Village Global, TA Ventures, Operator Partners, and Correlation Ventures. The deal also brought Headline co‑founder Mathias Schilling onto the co
A city council member has a habit of blaming outsiders for problems. The latest plan is called an “empty homes tax. ” It aims to make owners of unused houses pay extra money. The city faces a shortage of affordable homes and wants more revenue. The tax would hit people who own houses but ra
The chipmaker Micron Technology has seen its shares jump, spurred by a strong earnings report that tied closely to the growing demand for AI and cloud computing hardware. A recent analyst praised the company’s low forward price‑to‑earnings ratio, highlighting its potential for continued growth.
Nanobubbles are minuscule gas pockets that can stay alive for a long time in water, thanks to their charged surfaces. Scientists have not looked much at how these bubbles behave in other liquids, like ethanol. In this study, researchers used two techniques: infrared absorption spectroscopy (IRAS) an
Finding a new job feels harder than ever, especially for young people who want steady roles. Companies are keeping most of their staff while still being slow to add new hires, a situation economists call “low‑hire, low‑fire. ” This makes it tough for newcomers to land long‑term positions. Technolog
The city of Austin is rolling out a fresh round of music funding that will reach 399 artists, promoters and venues. A total of $7. 1 million is being distributed this spring after the launch of a new Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment office. The decision sparked heated debate among musici
