A woman who runs a sex shop also sits on her local school board. She plans to hold a lesson for children aged nine to twelve. The event will talk about puberty, gender, and ways people can become parents. The shop’s name is WinkWink Boutique. It calls itself a “woman‑owned, inclusive” store that se
This week, space scientists shared two major findings that give us new clues about the universe’s past. First, researchers used the powerful James Webb Space Telescope to weigh a black hole located a staggering 10 billion light-years away. Unlike active black holes, which glow brightly as they swall
Hard science fiction isn’t just flashy spaceships and laser battles—it digs deep into real science and human struggles. These stories mix physics, biology, and engineering with everyday challenges. They don’t just ask “what if? ” They ask “what now? ” and “what’s next? ” What happens when we push te
Few people remember speeches given at graduation ceremonies years later. The excitement of stepping into the future often overshadows the words shared by speakers. One such graduate, lost in thought during a sea of celebrations, recalled an unexpected commencement talk. The speaker was a public heal
Scientists love studying Arabidopsis because it grows fast and reveals hidden plant secrets. Inside its cells sits a protein named SLAH3, which acts like a tiny stopwatch. When SLAH3 gets a small genetic error, the plant starts flowering weeks early—no matter how much food or light it gets. Usually
Picking a school gadget doesn’t have to mean buying a pricey Windows laptop. Two lighter, cheaper options stand out: Chromebooks and iPads. Both fit in a backpack, but they handle daily tasks in different ways. Chromebooks win on price and choice. You can grab a basic model for under a hundred doll
A new sci-fi game called Exodus is on the way, dreamed up by developers who once worked on the popular Mass Effect series. The game puts players in the role of Jun Arslan, a character whose home planet is slowly falling apart because of a space virus called The Rot. But here’s the twist: players get
The new three-part Netflix show called The Witness just hit Rotten Tomatoes with an impressive score. Most of Netflix’s big releases spread across different types of stories, but crime docs often draw the biggest crowds. True crime fans usually expect a certain style, yet this series takes a differe
Sunday brings a packed sports schedule with something for every fan. Motorsport lovers get a triple treat: Formula 1 takes over Monaco’s twisty streets for a glamorous weekend show, while MotoGP zips around Hungary’s Balaton Park Circuit. Over in Latvia, motocross takes center stage with side-by-sid
Maine’s politics have been stirred up by a candidate warning about a threat that isn’t really there. The claim says the state risks being changed by Muslim newcomers, as if laws themselves could bend to faith or tradition. But the state constitution and criminal code already cover everyone equally.
