Ford, a well-known car company, has just started a new ad campaign. This campaign is all about showing off both its electric cars and its classic ones. The goal? To attract new customers who love tech and keep the old ones who love trucks. The company recently cleaned up its Instagram page. It dele
In the U. S. , many kids don't eat well. This isn't just a small problem. It can lead to big health issues when they grow up. Parents play a huge role in what their kids eat. Their actions and choices can set the stage for lifelong eating habits. A recent project called Strong Families Start at Hom
The latest scores from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), often called the Nation's Report Card, show a worrying trend for U. S. students. Eighth graders are struggling with science, while 12th graders are falling behind in math and reading. These results, the first since the pand
Washington D. C. is in the middle of a power struggle. The city's local government is trying to regain control of its police force, but the federal government is stepping in to take over. This is not a new issue, but it has been brought to the forefront recently as the city's mayor has been pushing
Chicago's city council members are pushing for a full look at a costly report on potential city savings. The report, created by Ernst & Young, cost taxpayers over $3 million. Aldermen want to see all the findings, but the mayor's team says they'll only share the final recommendations. At a recent b
Parasitoid wasps are like tiny detectives. They can find their prey in a crowded, smelly world. This is thanks to their super-powered sense of smell. Scientists have been studying a specific type of wasp called Microplitis mediator. They wanted to understand how these wasps use their sense of smell
Denisovans, long-gone relatives of modern humans, left a lasting mark on our DNA. Their genes are still present in people from East and Southeast Asia. But how did the places they lived shape our ability to fight off diseases? That's the question scientists set out to answer. They looked at three s
Over 1, 800 film professionals have pledged not to work with Israeli film institutions. They believe these institutions are involved in what they call "genocide and apartheid" against Palestinians. This pledge, which started with 1, 200 signatories, now includes big names like Emma Stone and James S
The Trump administration is making big changes to how science and energy are handled in the U. S. These changes could have lasting effects on the environment and public health. First, let's talk about science. The administration has been cutting back on research and data collection. This includes r
In a recent research project, scientists wanted to understand how bigger teens in Europe and North America feel about their health and happiness. They found something important: teens who don't feel good about their health often don't feel happy either. This is especially true for those who don't ge
