You might have heard that some cities have been seeing more crime lately. Some people blame progressive prosecutors for this. These prosecutors often don't require cash bail, lower charges, and give shorter sentences. They also might not prosecute two out of three people arrested. But some people sa
Did you know that earthquakes can be felt hundreds of miles away? Well, that's what happened on Monday afternoon when a magnitude 5. 5 earthquake hit Nevada. The epicenter was about 48 miles southeast of Reno, but people in Central California felt the shaking too. In Sacramento, a person saw their C
Ever thought about how ants and plants hang out together? It's all about mutual benefit. Some plants make sweet treats called extrafloral nectaries (EFNs) for ants. In return, ants guard the plants against hungry critters. But what happens when it gets hot? A study in Brazil's Caatinga dry forest fo
Last week, a shocking arson attack took place at the Adass Israel Synagogue in Melbourne. It's being looked into as a possible terrorist incident, according to Australian officials. The synagogue, a major Jewish center in Australia, caught fire early on Friday morning, forcing worshippers to flee du
Antisemitism on college campuses has hit an all-time high since the 2023 Hamas-Israel conflict. The University of Rochester recently experienced a nasty wave of hate when anti-Israel students plastered threatening posters targeting Jewish faculty and staff. The posts accused them of severe crimes li
Elon Musk has been in a public spat with a Delaware judge over his $56 billion pay package from Tesla. The judge, Kathaleen St. J. McCormick, rejected the idea of reinstating the package. She argued that the stock options were approved under "deeply flawed" conditions and that Musk had too much cont
Have you ever wondered why some people turn to violent extremism? Experts have been puzzled by this question for a long time. One tool they use is called Structured Professional Judgement (SPJ), which helps figure out what makes someone more or less likely to engage in extreme behavior. However, the
Antimony, a heavy metal, affects the swimming speed of Pelophylax nigromaculatus tadpoles. Researchers found that when these critters are exposed to antimony in two different ways—either in short bursts (pulse exposure) or continuously (constant exposure) for 28 days—they swim significantly slower.
Something strange is happening in Romania. A right-wing populist candidate, Calin Georgescu, is surging in popularity, thanks to a mysterious TikTok campaign. Many suspect Russian President Vladimir Putin's hand in this. If Georgescu wins, it could pull Romania back into Russia's orbit, dealing a bl
In the world of sports, some days are memorable for the wrong reasons. One such day was December 6, 2003. On this day, the Army football team made history by finishing the season with a record of 0-13. This was the first time any major college team had ended a season without a single win. It was a t
