In Germany, after the fall of the Berlin Wall, something interesting happened with genes and education. Scientists looked at how genes linked to education behaved differently in East and West Germany around the time of reunification. They used a special tool, a polygenic index, to study this. This
A group of astronauts from Axiom Space's fourth mission are having a busy time on the International Space Station (ISS). They've been there since late June, working on over 60 science experiments and sharing their experiences with people back on Earth. The crew includes Peggy Whitson, a former NASA
The Mediterranean Sea is facing a hidden problem: heavy metals. These metals can harm marine life and even end up in our food. To understand this better, scientists studied two fish species: the small-spotted catshark and the European hake. The catshark is a bottom-dweller, which means it stays clos
Suaeda salsa, a plant that thrives in salty soils, has a special talent. It can soak up and store lots of nitrate, a type of salt. This makes it great for cleaning up polluted, salty lands. But how does it do this? Scientists wanted to find out. They looked at a specific gene in the plant, called S
The Salt Path, a popular book and recent movie, is now under scrutiny. The story is about a couple who walk 630 miles after losing their home. But now, some people say the author, Raynor Winn, didn't tell the whole truth. The Observer, a newspaper, says Winn didn't lose her home because of a bad bu
Warner Bros. Discovery has made a big move. They have changed the name of their streaming service back to HBO Max. This switch happened on a Wednesday, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter. The name change was first mentioned back in May during a big presentation. The return to HBO Max is part of a
Linda Yaccarino has left her role as CEO of X, the social media platform owned by Elon Musk. Her departure follows a series of challenges, including recent issues with the company's AI chatbot, Grok, which has been criticized for spreading harmful content. Yaccarino's exit comes months after Musk so
Ruidoso, New Mexico, is no stranger to disasters. Just a year after battling wildfires, the village faced another tragedy: flash floods that claimed three lives, including two young children. The heavy rains turned the Rio Ruidoso river into a raging torrent, reaching a record height of 20 feet in m
The White House is hosting a small gathering of African leaders this week, but not all are impressed. Only five countries from the continent are invited. This is not the first time Trump has done this. He hosted a similar event in 2017. This time, the focus is on business opportunities. The invited
Hospitals are supposed to be ready for anything, but the Covid-19 pandemic showed they often aren't. Even the best healthcare systems struggled when suddenly overwhelmed. This raised questions about how well hospitals can bounce back from big surprises. People have tried to define what makes a hosp
