A research team from around the world set sail on a vessel named Falkor to explore the vast midwater zone in the tropical South Atlantic, just off Brazil’s coast. Over two weeks, they uncovered more than 30 species that had never been described before, using a set of high‑tech cameras that can captu
The newest thrill at Six Flags Over Texas is set to launch in September 2026, and it promises to outdo every other coaster in the park. The ride, called Tormenta Rampaging Run, will reach 309 feet above ground and stretch 4, 199 feet across the landscape. Riders can expect a rush to speeds of 87 mil
In Bourbonnais, a summer camp that started 16 years ago has become a yearly adventure for young minds. This week, 145 kindergarten to sixth‑grade students gathered at Liberty Intermediate School for a week of hands‑on science, technology, engineering and math projects. The program’s star was a qu
Alaska’s ice sheets are shrinking at an alarming pace, a change scientists trace back to rising temperatures around the planet. Every degree Celsius that summer gets warmer adds roughly three extra weeks of melt to a glacier, meaning more time for ice to disappear. Heatwaves are especially destr
The Maryland Science Center is set to refresh its entrance at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, celebrating 50 years of discovery. The event began with a groundbreaking ceremony that marked the end of a $15. 2 million fundraising drive and the museum’s milestone anniversary. Leaders from state government, l
Nurses often face two related but distinct challenges: preventing pressure injuries and treating them once they appear. A recent study examined how the official nursing diagnosis terms—“Risk for adult pressure injury” and “Adult pressure injury”—can be better connected to outcomes and interventions.
More than a third of U. S. adults can’t cover a $400 surprise bill without borrowing, yet 59 % have faced such an expense in the past year. About a fifth of those bills come from fixing homes and appliances, so saving money by doing it yourself is worth considering. I’ve turned my spare time into
The World Cup match in Houston drew a huge crowd even though the temperature was close to 100 degrees. Fans packed the downtown area and used portable fans, umbrellas and lots of cold drinks to stay comfortable. Organisers offered free sunscreen and set up air‑conditioned tents, making the day more
A new student loan repayment plan will start on July 1. It is called the Repayment Assistance Plan, or RAP. Borrowers will pay a percent of their earnings each month. The more they earn, the higher the payment. People can lower those payments by cutting their pretax income. Small changes in wages b
A change in leadership is on the horizon for Romania after President Nicusor Dan announced a new prime‑minister candidate. Adrian Vestea, 52, who runs the local council in Brașov and belongs to a liberal party, was named after Eugen Tomac, an independent who had aimed for a technocratic cabinet but
