Iowa once had twice as much forest as it does today. Back in 1906, lawmakers created the Forest Reserve Program to stop landowners from clearing poor soil land. The idea was simple: leave trees standing to prevent erosion, protect clean water, and support wildlife. Instead of paying taxes on low-val
Those lines around your ankles after a long day aren’t just random dents. They often pop up when you’ve been sitting too long or running around nonstop, especially if your job keeps you on your feet. But don’t jump to worst-case thoughts - tight socks can cause it too. Even what you eat and drink pl
Scientists often rely on energy calculations to understand how molecules behave in living cells. These calculations help explain how drugs bind to proteins, which is key to designing better medicines. But there's a catch: accurate calculations for large molecules like proteins are tough to do with r
Khamzat Chimaev’s move from mixed martial arts to Real American Freestyle caught many by surprise. The undefeated UFC middleweight champion, fresh off beating Dricus du Plessis for the belt, is now trading gloves for wrestling mats. His 15-0 MMA record shows why teams want him—raw power and quick fi
A-list actors and musicians showed up in force at a glitzy California event last weekend, but it wasn’t for a movie or music award. Instead, they gathered to celebrate breakthroughs in science and research at a ceremony sometimes called the science Oscars. The red carpet at Barker Hangar in Santa M
Crayfish go by many names across the U. S. , and the labels say a lot about how humans interact with them. Scientists tend to use “crayfish” when studying these crustaceans. Fishermen switch to “crawdad” when using them as bait. But if they’re on a dinner plate, most people call them “crawfish, ” es
The first night of WrestleMania 42 left fans with more questions than answers. The event packed in ads, celebrity appearances, and some wrestling matches, but nothing felt like a classic showstopper. Instead of a memorable main event, the night ended with a confusing twist: Randy Orton turned on his
Kelly Burke grew up in Colorado, always drawn to wide open spaces. In 1986 she moved north to study geology at a university near the Grand Canyon. Her love for the canyon deepened when she helped drive river trips to keep money flowing while finishing her thesis. A chance ride on the Colora
The 122‑year‑old Craggy Dam has stood in Woodfin, North Carolina, for more than a century, holding back the French Broad River. Recently, local officials and conservation groups have started to question whether keeping it is still the best choice for the area. A new move by the Metropolitan Sewer
The Vatican’s leader recently said he had no intention of sparking a public quarrel with the U. S. president, and many officials felt relieved. His comments followed a speech in Africa that some media outlets linked to the president, though the pope clarified the remarks were made weeks before an
