Baseball fans have a new way to shout out a bad call: a quick pat on the head. The Automated Ball‑Strike Challenge System (ABS) lets each team challenge two calls in a game, and the signal is as simple as tapping the crown of the head while saying “challenge. ” It’s easy for players, coaches and eve
Ukraine has turned its war‑driven drone skills into a potential global export boom. The fighting against Russia pushed the country to master intercepting enemy drones, and now it is looking beyond its borders for new markets. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spent a weekend traveling through the Gulf,
The Dallas Mavericks are set to stay in the city as their lease at the American Airlines Center ends in 2031. During a recent panel, CEO Rick Welts said the team will not move away and wants to build a new arena in Dallas. Welts described plans that go beyond just a sports venue. A hotel wi
"Older people often judge their overall well‑being by how happy they feel. Researchers have long known that a positive mood can boost health and satisfaction, but the role of the digital world in this mix is still a mystery. In recent work, scientists set out to uncover whether the growth of digital
Every year, billions of used alkaline batteries end up in landfills, leaking harmful metals like zinc and manganese. Instead of just chucking them away, scientists found a clever way to give these batteries a second job. They turned battery scrap into tiny particles that can purify dirty water under
When tiny fruit flies eat, their gut bacteria might help decide whether they survive an infection or not. Scientists studied four types of these flies by messing with their tiny gut communities. First they weakened the bacteria living inside some of the flies. Then they exposed all the flies to harm
Philadelphia learned a tough lesson in 2024 when a historic arts university shut down. Thousands of students, artists, and teachers had to figure out what comes next. The city’s creative world didn’t collapse, but it did feel the ripple effects everywhere—from classrooms to neighborhood studios. Tw
Military lasers don’t scream like movie guns. Real ones work quietly, zapping drones by frying their cameras or overloading their circuits. No explosive sounds, no bright red beams—just sudden, invisible damage. Some versions can even knock flying targets out of the sky, though governments rarely br
Parkinson’s disease slowly changes how the brain works. It starts when tiny cells that make dopamine begin to disappear. Dopamine is a key messenger in the brain that helps control movement. Without enough of it, people often feel stiff, move slowly, and shake when resting. These problems grow worse
Summer 2026 already promises a packed anime season, but one title keeps slipping off the radar. Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia just dropped its first trailer, and instead of drawing attention, fans are quietly wondering why it hasn’t sparked bigger excitement. Based on Fatima, a Persian woman who inf
