In the southern Barents Sea, tiny creatures are making a big impact. These are zooplankton, the small animals drifting in the ocean. They are super important for fish and shellfish. This area is a hotspot for fishing. So, understanding zooplankton here is crucial. A recent study looked at these tiny creatures in the summer. They found 44 different types of zooplankt...
In the world of intensive care units (ICUs), not everyone gets the same treatment. Why? Because people come from different backgrounds. These backgrounds include things like race, language, religion, and beliefs. This mix is what we call cultural diversity. When people from diverse cultures end up in the ICU, they might not get the best care. They could feel left ou...
A student at the University of Florida is back in school after a judge said the university broke the rules. The student, Damsky, was kicked out for writing things online that upset people. One post said, \"Jews must be abolished by any means necessary. \" The judge said the school should not have punished the student for speaking his mind. The judge also said the sc...
Scientists have cooked up a clever way to turn CO2 into useful stuff without needing fancy equipment or lots of energy. They made a special material called a covalent organic framework (COF) that acts like a tiny, super-strong net. This net traps tiny bits of palladium, a special metal, to create a powerful catalyst. The catalyst is super good at turning CO2 into ot...
In 2025, more people are putting their money into crypto for a different reason. Instead of just chasing big profits, they want to spread out their investments. This is called diversification. Over half of the people surveyed said this is their main reason for investing in crypto. Last year, most people wanted to get in on the long-term growth of crypto. But now, on...
Apple's Vision Pro is about to get some thrilling new content. Real Madrid and Red Bull are teaming up with Apple to bring immersive experiences to the device. First up, Real Madrid is working on an immersive documentary. It will give fans an inside look at the club. The documentary will be filmed during the 2025-26 Champions League. Real Madrid will face Juventus i...
Saudi Arabia is taking small steps to loosen its grip on alcohol restrictions. Two new stores are in the works, one for Aramco's non-Muslim employees and another for diplomats in Jeddah. This move is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's push to modernize the kingdom. The planned store in Dhahran will serve non-Muslim workers at Aramco, the state oil giant. Mea...
Central Michigan University is making a big move. They are planning to bring all their medical students to Saginaw. This is a huge deal. Right now, students are split between Mount Pleasant and Saginaw. But soon, everyone will be in one place. The university got two big donations. Each was $40 million. One came from Covenant HealthCare. The other from MyMichigan Hea...
Science and indigenous knowledge have been around for ages. Science uses experiments and data to understand the world. Indigenous wisdom, on the other hand, comes from living closely with nature and seeing everything as connected. Rosa Vásquez Espinoza is a scientist with indigenous roots. She is doing something unique. She is blending modern science with indigenous...
Old Dominion University (ODU) has taken a big step forward by teaming up with Google to create MonarchSphere, an AI incubator. This isn't just about using AI; it's about building a whole new way for students and teachers to work together with businesses to tackle real-life problems. The university's president, Brian O. Hemphill, sees this as a game-changer. He belie...