Israel has a plan to make more money from the Dead Sea. They want to change the rules for taking minerals from this famous lake. The government says they want to make sure the public gets a fair deal. They also want to protect the environment. Right now, a company called ICL Group has the rights to
In a recent turn of events, the crew members of a cargo ship that was attacked and sunk in the Red Sea have been released. The ship, named Eternity C, was operated by a Greek company and flew the Liberian flag. It was targeted by Yemen's Houthi rebels in July, leading to its eventual sinking. The c
People are talking about 3I/ATLAS, a space rock from another star system. Some think it might have ice volcanoes. But scientists say, not so fast. A recent study suggests that 3I/ATLAS might act like an ice volcano, but it's not the same thing. 3I/ATLAS is small, about the size of Manhattan. It's n
Neutrinos are tiny particles that barely interact with anything. They are everywhere, but we know very little about them. Scientists have long thought there might be more types of neutrinos than the three we know. But recent experiments have left them scratching their heads. Two new studies, publis
A decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 vanished, the search is back on. Ocean Infinity, a U. S. marine robotics company, is set to resume the hunt for the missing plane starting December 30. This isn't their first attempt. They previously searched for about six weeks earlier this year but calle
Israel has put forward a new plan to manage the Dead Sea's mineral resources. The goal is to make more money from these resources while also protecting the environment. The current deal, held by ICL Group for 50 years, is set to end in 2030. The government wants to open this up to more companies, ho
Cuba is facing a serious health crisis. Mosquitoes are spreading two dangerous viruses: chikungunya and dengue. These viruses have caused 33 deaths since July. Sadly, many of these deaths were young children. The problem started in the western part of Cuba and has now spread everywhere. Chikungunya
Dollywood is a popular theme park with over 50 rides and attractions. However, when the temperature drops, some of these rides may close. This is because certain rides have specific temperature limits. For example, Big Bear Mountain, Wild Eagle, Lightning Rod, and FireChaser Express will close if th
Late December will see the return of the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. This mission was paused earlier this year due to harsh weather conditions. The search will not be continuous but will happen in spurts. The focus will be on a specific area where experts believe the plane is most lik
People often talk about how staying active can help keep the mind sharp. But what does science say about this? A study looked into how physical and mental activities might affect the brain over time. The focus was on older adults who did not have dementia. The study wanted to see if these activities
