New data shows that many U. S. schools still treat students differently because of race, even though segregation is illegal. A 2025 study by Brown University found that districts with fewer Black and Hispanic students get about $900 to $1, 000 more per pupil than those with higher percentages of
New research points to a link between bright light and higher testosterone in adult men. Scientists looked at how much daylight people get and compared it with the amount of testosterone in their blood. The study used a large group of men from across the country, making the findings more relia
New York threw a party last week the city won’t forget, and everyone from Oscar winners to hometown rappers showed up to prove it. The Knicks capped off a wild Finals run with a championship barely anyone saw coming—beating San Antonio in five games after pulling off two near-miraculous comebacks. I
New York City turned orange and blue into the unofficial colors of victory during the Knicks’ championship parade. Celebrities showed up in their most creative Knicks gear, blending personal style with team spirit. Some went for matching sets, like Mariska Hargitay’s orange pants paired with a Broad
New Zealand sits in a risky spot when it comes to solar storms. Its long, skinny shape and volcanic ground make the country’s power grid an easy target for electrical surges from space. A strong solar storm could send damaging currents through the network, frying transformers and cutting power for d
New research suggests a link between enjoying dark humor and higher intelligence. In a study of 156 adults with varied backgrounds, those who liked jokes about death, disease, or suffering scored better on both verbal and visual IQ tests. They were also less aggressive than others who couldn’t toler
New York City is buzzing with excitement after its basketball team, the Knicks, won a major championship last weekend. The victory marks the first time in over half a century that the team has claimed a title. To celebrate, the city is organizing what could be the biggest parade in its history, star
Newmont just added two big names to its executive team. Mark Rodgers now leads daily operations, while David Thornton takes charge of technology. These moves happen as gold prices climb past $4, 000 an ounce, giving the company extra cash to play with. Yet miners still face higher costs and stricter
New Mexico just earned the top spot for financial honesty among all U. S. states. Experts checked how well each state shares money details and gave New Mexico the highest score ever recorded. While bigger states struggle with messy reports or late filings, New Mexico keeps setting the standard with
New forms of artificial molecules keep appearing in chemistry labs. These molecules often resemble tiny 3D puzzles made of metal and oxygen atoms, combined with organic parts. Scientists call them chiral polyoxometalates, or cPOMs for short. They stand out because they have a mirrored shape at the a
