Researchers recently found a bright purple-and-orange moth hidden in Crete’s White Mountains, and they gave it an unusual name: the Pope Leo moth. The new species wasn’t just another discovery—it was hiding in plain sight. For years, scientists had been calling it by another name, Pyralis kachetical
Public universities were built to lift people up, not shut them out. But today, many wonder if these schools still serve the public good. Rising costs make families hesitate before signing up. Some question whether degrees still lead to good jobs. Others doubt if universities are spending money wise
Fran McCaffery spent 15 years coaching Iowa basketball, turning the team into a regular NCAA Tournament contender and earning a solid 297-207 record. But his time in Iowa City ended badly, partly because of friction with local media personalities. The most well-known was Gary Dolphin, the long-time
The Senate Judiciary Committee has called for a big hearing on June 23, inviting the heads of Meta, TikTok, Google and Snapchat. The purpose is to ask them how they protect children on their platforms. Both sides of Congress are worried that young users can see bad content, get addicted or be tar
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that its chief drug official will leave her post, adding to a series of recent changes at the agency. Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, who has overseen investigations into antidepressants, COVID‑19 vaccines and other common medicines, will be replaced by Dr. Mike D
San Diego County supervisors plan to bundle three big changes into one November vote. First, they want an ethics board for elected leaders. Second, they propose a new budget watchdog to check spending. Third, supervisors could serve three terms instead of two. Each idea sounds reasonable on its own
A recent decision by the UNM Board of Regents has set the stage for a fresh leadership era at the university. The board’s search process was open and data‑driven, avoiding the usual political drama that often surrounds university appointments. The criteria they used focused on UNM’s long‑term
Scott-Vincent Borba is trading in his glamorous past for a much quieter life. Once a big name in the cosmetics world as the co-founder of e. l. f. Cosmetics, he now stands on the verge of becoming a Catholic priest. His journey from a luxury-filled life to this new path shows how life plans can shif
Behaviour Interactive, famous for the hit game Dead by Daylight, is working on a new virtual reality attraction based on the classic cyberpunk film Blade Runner. The project is in partnership with Alcon Entertainment, the original owner of the film’s rights, and PHI Studio from Montreal, which has e
Tom Moore, the chief administrator of Niles Township High Schools, recently earned a top teaching honor for his work with Latino students. He shares the award with a committee that values real progress in opening doors for all learners, not just talk. Moore’s district covers four high schools and a
