In a city known for extravagance, a new sports event is turning heads. Athletes who once competed under strict anti‑doping rules are now gathering in Las Vegas to race, lift and sprint with no official testing after the races. The idea is simple: push your body to its limits and win huge cash prizes
Scientists who protect animals and plants rely on names to keep track of what is at risk. When new species are found or old ones are re‑named, the list of what needs saving changes. Despite this, no single report shows how the most trusted extinction lists use these names. To investigate, res
UK newspapers often talk about DNA tests as if they are magic. They say the tests can read our genes and predict illnesses. The stories usually come from big projects like the 100, 000 Genomes Project or the NHS Genomic Medicine Service. People who read these stories might think DNA testing will
The world loves video games, especially people under 25. They bring fun and help build friendships, but experts worry about bad content, too much playtime, and spending money on items that feel like gambling. Governments have tried many rules to keep players safe. One common rule is age ratings t
Snoop Dogg’s business wants the court to dismiss its name from a lawsuit that follows Drakeo the Ruler’s death in 2021. The case began after a backstage fight at the Once Upon a Time in L A festival, where Drakeo was stabbed. Family members sued several organizers for not giving enough security. Th
Southwest Florida Proton, a new cancer clinic in Estero, now offers proton therapy that many young patients need. The center lets families stay close to home instead of traveling far for treatment. Proton therapy is especially helpful for children because it targets tumors more precisely than reg
The study looks at 46 African nations from 2011 to 2021 and asks if money aimed at fighting climate change can help young people who are not studying, working or training – a group called NEET. It treats climate finance as an outside investment that can grow skills and open job doors if the count
A recent survey examined 81 goat herds across Poland to see how many worms inside these animals can ignore a common drug called benzimidazole. The researchers first grew the worms from poop samples in a lab and used a DNA test to confirm they were dealing with Haemonchus contortus, the main paras
A new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science shows how a community can keep its stories alive even when federal money disappears. The project, called “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), mixes real‑world plants with digital tools so visitors can pick virtual acorns while learning about Ohlo
Scientists across the United States are feeling the strain of recent federal changes that have shaken up funding, hiring, and research freedom. A survey conducted by a university panel gathered 280 responses from fields such as biology, engineering, and public health. The results show that more than
