Minnesota has been on a weather rollercoaster. Just last week, a massive snowstorm hit the state, leaving Southeast Minnesota and the Twin Cities area buried under several inches of snow. This wasn't just a typical snowfall; it was a blizzard that caused chaos. Roads became treacherous, leading to n
The bird flu crisis has been raging for three years, with nearly 170 million farmed birds lost and 70 human infections reported. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a $1 billion plan to tackle the issue. However, this plan might not be as effective as it seems. The strategy focu
Climate change is already causing plenty of issues on Earth, but it's also set to create problems in space. Researchers have found that as the Earth warms up, the upper atmosphere is actually cooling down. This cooling effect is making the atmosphere less dense, which means there's less drag on the
The U. S. Agency for International Development (USAID) just went through a major shake-up. In a quick six weeks, the Trump administration cut 83% of its programs. This means 5, 200 out of 6, 200 programs are now gone. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this big change on social media. He thank
Mark Carney, a former central banker, is set to become Canada's next prime minister. He won the Liberal Party election with a whopping 86% of the vote. This victory comes after Justin Trudeau, the long-serving prime minister, stepped down in January. Trudeau's departure followed a significant drop i
The journey of asylum seekers is often marked by horrific experiences that go beyond what meets the eye. Torture and abuse, whether physical or psychological, leave deep scars that are not always visible. A recent study in France focused on these invisible wounds, examining the experiences of 495 as
Bacteria called Corynebacterium glutamicum have a hard time growing when they are around the amino acid cysteine. This is a problem because cysteine is used in lots of things like food, cosmetics, and medicines. Scientists wanted to figure out why this happens. They used a method called adaptive lab
Ever wondered how mice know if they are going to be boys or girls? It all starts with something called primordial germ cells (PGCs). These are like the building blocks for eggs and sperm. They hang out in the embryo and eventually become either an egg or a sperm cell. But how do they decide? It'
The Democratic Party is facing a tough time. They struggle to find a clear path forward after a tough election. The latest setback came during a big speech by President Trump. This speech was a chance for Democrats to show voters what they stand for. But, things didn't go as planned. Democ
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) recently attempted to slash hundreds of contracts for veterans' health care services. Initially, a list of 875 contracts was set for termination, causing an uproar among Veterans Health Administration employees. These employees argued that many of the c
