Last year, Earth broke another record. NASA confirmed that 2024 was the hottest year ever, with temperatures higher than any year since we started keeping track in 1880. Why is this happening? Scientists blame greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane, which have been increasing since the Ind
Scientists have been studying the lengths of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) detected by the BATSE experiment on NASA's Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. They measured the time it takes for 5% to 95% of the burst's light to arrive, known as T90 duration, and the time for 25% to 75% (called T50), from both brig
Scientists have been wondering if gamma-ray bursts come from far-off parts of the universe. If they do, their light should take longer to reach us, making the bursts look stretched out in time. This is called time dilation. Researchers from the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory used data from their Burs
President Donald Trump didn’t appreciate the Episcopal bishop's request for mercy toward LGBTQ+ people and migrant workers during a prayer service. The Right Rev. Mariann Budde of Washington’s National Cathedral asked Trump to show kindness to these communities during his inauguration's religious se
Imagine you're planning a surgery to fix a bum knee (patellar tracking issues). You might think checking out the kneecap (patella) while you're just chilling (non-weightbearing) gives you a good picture. But guess what? This could be messing with your plans. Seems like when you don't put weight on y
Ben Johnson, now with the Bears, didn't hold back his thoughts about Packers coach Matt LaFleur. Johnson, who spent six seasons in the NFC North as an assistant, chose the Bears because of their potential and his familiarity with the division. "This division is super tough right now, " Johnson said.
You might have heard some rumors about job cuts at CNN and NBC News. These two big news outlets are planning to lay off many workers soon. CNN's boss, Mark Thompson, is set to make an announcement on Thursday. This isn't good news for the employees, who were recently told to avoid showing too much f
In 2019, Australia rolled out a new national maternity strategy called Woman-centred care: Strategic directions for Australian maternity services. This policy is all about making sure moms-to-be feel safe, respected, and have plenty of choices when it comes to their care. It's based on four key valu
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are looking to muzzle Justin Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman. Their lawyers claim Freedman’s been sharing info with the media non-stop since Lively’s initial complaint. This includes interviews, statements, and even leaking documents. They worry he’s influencing publi
Looking for a new phone? Samsung and Apple just released their latest flagships: the Galaxy S25 and iPhone 16. Both pack a punch, but which one is right for you? The S25 is all about speed and AI, with a powerful processor and clever features that make your phone work smarter. Plus, if you have othe
