Filmmaker Adam McKay, known for films like "Don't Look Up, " has expressed concern that movies like "Wicked" could be banned in the U. S. in the near future. He believes "Wicked Part 1" is one of the boldest films from a major studio, tackling themes of radicalization and the impact of propaganda. M
Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to a spectacular light show in the sky! A recent solar flare has led to a coronal mass ejection (CME) headed toward Earth, which could result in an aurora borealis over certain parts of the US on December 25. This exciting phenomenon, known as the Northern Ligh
Community-acquired pneumonia, or CAP, is a big deal worldwide. It causes lots of sickness and death, plus it costs health systems a bundle. Germany alone sees over 15, 000 deaths from CAP each year. So, what's climate change got to do with it? Quite a bit, actually. Changing weather patterns might b
Climate change is pushing many animals to the brink, and surprisingly, winter conditions might be a key factor. Take bumble bees, for instance. These crucial pollinators are struggling due to climate change, but scientists are only beginning to understand how winters affect them. It turns out, bumbl
Hey, weather watchers! Get ready for a change in the air. After tonight's nippy night, Baton Rouge is about to experience a cozy warmth just in time for Christmas. But here's something to consider: there might be a sprinkle or two. It's going to be cold again tonight and tomorrow morning, with temp
Imagine you could peek inside a brain and watch water move from one cell to another. Scientists have done just that using a clever trick with magnets and chemicals. They looked at chicken embryo brains, which are still developing, so certain chemicals can slip through the brain's protective barrier.
Attention, winter is here! Over 10 million people from the Northeast to the Midwest are bracing for a chilly Christmas. Weather experts say an arctic air mass is making it cold and snowy. New York City might see some snow showers on Christmas Eve, but don’t expect a White Christmas. Chicago and Detr
Meet Burt, the famous saltwater croc from the 1986 hit movie Crocodile Dundee. Over the weekend, Burt sadly passed away at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Australia. He was quite old, estimated to be in his 90s. Named after actor Burt Reynolds, Burt was a real troublemaker. He weighed around 1, 500 poun
Scientists have long tried to explain why some places have more species than others. They've used many different explanations and theories, but these aren't always helpful on a large scale. A new idea, called the Equilibrium Theory of Biodiversity Dynamics (ETBD), is trying to fix this. ETBD sugges
You might be wondering, how do female soldiers deal with menopause? Surprisingly, there's not much known about the use of hormone therapy (HT) among active duty military women. This study set out to fill that gap. They looked at women aged 45 to 64 who were serving between 2018 and 2022. The goal? T
