In the vast waters near Seattle, a group of orcas, also known as killer whales, were on a hunt. They were not just any orcas, but Bigg's orcas, known for their varied diet. These orcas are not endangered like their salmon-eating cousins, the resident orcas. They are well-fed and thrive in the marine
Georgia is making a big move to keep phones out of elementary and middle schools. Starting next year, all public schools in these grades will have to lock up phones and other gadgets. This isn't new for many schools, but now it's the law. Teachers love this idea. A big survey showed that 92% of the
Celebrities often stick their necks out for politicians. They endorse candidates, hoping to sway their fans. But do their fans actually listen? In 2016, six big names supported different U. S. presidential candidates. Researchers checked out Twitter to see how fans reacted. They found something sur
Drugs aren't the only things that can make people crave more of them. Sometimes, just seeing or hearing something linked to drug use can trigger strong cravings. This is because the brain learns to connect certain clues with the feeling of using drugs. Scientists wanted to see if a specific brain c
People's willingness to get the COVID-19 vaccine varies a lot. Some are eager to get it, while others refuse it completely. A study in Southwest Ethiopia looked into this issue. It aimed to understand why some people are hesitant and how different psychological and behavioral factors play a role. T
In a big step for the warehouse loan business, Atlas Warehouse Lending Company (AWLC) has just announced a huge deal. They are selling two types of bonds worth a total of $1. 5 billion. The first set of bonds, due in 2028, will pay 4. 625% interest. The second set, due in 2030, will pay a bit more a
Ever wondered why you sometimes see a weird message when you're just trying to read a news article? It's not just you. Websites often have systems that try to figure out if you're a real person or a robot. If they think you're a bot, they might show you a captcha or a message like the one below. Th
Risk assessment is a big deal. It helps keep people safe. But the old way of doing it has some problems. It treats different risk factors as if they don't affect each other. That's not realistic. A new study says we should look at these factors together. This makes risk assessment more accurate. Th
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a big problem. They cause serious health issues, cost a lot of money, and affect society as a whole. To tackle this, experts need to figure out what research is most important. A recent study tried to do just that. The study aimed to create a list of priorities for
Sea urchins are often enjoyed fresh, but what happens when they're left at room temperature? Scientists decided to find out by studying two types of sea urchins, Strongylocentrotus nudus and Strongylocentrotus intermedius. They kept them at a cozy 25°C (that's about 77°F) with some humidity for 48 h
