California is a biodiversity hotspot, home to more species than any other U. S. state. That's why the Golden State sent a big delegation to the United Nations biodiversity summit in Colombia. The goal? To protect 30% of the world's land and water by 2030. Even though the U. S. hasn't ratified the bi
US-based drone maker Skydio has found itself in a tricky situation. Last month, China decided to sanction the company. Why? Because Skydio sold its drones to Taiwan’s national fire service. This news came from Skydio’s CEO, Adam Bry, in a blog post. Before the sanctions, Skydio mostly got its batte
You know how some stars die but then come back to life? Well, one of those stars, called T Coronae Borealis, is expected to do just that this Halloween. NASA scientists call it a "zombie star" because it's not really alive, but it acts like it is every 80 years or so. This star has a friend nearby t
George R. R. Martin's Westeros universe might soon hit the big screen, thanks to Warner Bros. developing at least one movie set in the world of 'Game of Thrones'. This early-stage project is part of a shift in the company's strategy, previously set against movie adaptations to preserve HBO's prestig
Get ready for a toasty trick-or-treating experience, folks! This year, a warm front is coming to the Great Lakes, Northeast, and mid-Atlantic regions, making Halloween one of the warmest in recent memory. On Thursday, nearly 50 daily high temperature records might be broken, with temperatures soarin
An unusual fungus that's been devastating bats across North America has now been discovered in the Sacramento region. This fungus, known for causing white-nose syndrome, can lead to the death of millions of bats. Recently, a western red bat in Sutter County tested positive for the fungus. This is su
Imagine throwing away 13 billion iPhones every year. That's the scary prediction for electronic waste by 2030, thanks to the AI boom. Silicon Valley companies are pouring money into data centers for generative AI. But all this progress comes at a cost. The chips and equipment used today will soon be
Pfizer, a major player in the pharmaceutical industry, has recently shared more details about its weight loss drug pipeline. This comes as part of their efforts to compete in the growing market for weight loss medications, currently dominated by Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly. These companies have found
Did you know that changes in your iron levels could be a warning sign of colon cancer, even in young adults? For years, colon cancer was mainly linked to people over 65. But since the '90s, rates have been rising in adults under 50. Dr. Joel Mason from Tufts University shared that symptoms like rect
NASA's Artemis 2 mission to the moon is making significant progress. The core stage of the Space Launch System rocket arrived at Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Tuesday, July 23. This massive rocket stage, measuring 212 feet (65 meters), was transported by NASA's Pegasus barge from New Orleans ov
