New brain cells are still being made in people as they age, and those who keep producing them seem to remember better. Scientists studied brain tissue from people ranging from young adults to those over 80 who still have great memory. They counted cells that are in the early stages of becoming
Ukraine’s president told reporters that fixing the Druzhba oil line will not be quick, even though the EU and Hungary want it done fast. The pipe that moves Russian oil into Europe stopped working after a strike in western Ukraine on January 27. Hungary and Slovakia blame Kyiv for the delay, while U
NASA’s biggest space plan is facing a fresh snag. After a recent test, engineers discovered that helium – the gas used to keep fuel tanks full and clean – was not flowing properly in the upper section of the Space Launch System (SLS). Because the problem cannot be fixed on the launchpad, the rocket
Northern Nevada high school athletes are getting the spotlight this week as their top performances are highlighted. The award celebrates standout plays from schools across the region, and this cycle brings a mix of sports to the forefront. A ski racer from McQueen has taken home a combined title
Ukraine is now using a tiny laser weapon that can shoot down drones from the sky. The device, called Sunray, looks like a small telescope with cameras on its sides to spot and follow targets. Soldiers can put it in the back of a pickup truck, making it easy to move around front‑line towns and milita
Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home on February 1 after a masked intruder tampered with a doorbell camera. The incident triggered an international search for the missing woman, who may or may not still be alive. Her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, posted a heartfelt video on Instagram in w
Norway finished top of the medal table with 41 prizes, including 18 golds, followed by the United States and Italy. Yet numbers alone miss the drama that unfolded on and off the slopes. The spotlight fell on figure skater Alysa Liu, who after a brief retirement returned to win gold. Her performan
Nassourdine Imavov stands firm in his belief that he deserves a title bout next. He is eager to face Sean Strickland, whom he sees as the biggest obstacle before the championship. After watching Strickland defeat Anthony Hernandez in Houston, Imavov argues that Strickland’s recent win should not gra
Nancy Guthrie, 84, vanished from her Tucson home after January 31. Authorities found a masked figure on doorbell footage taken the morning she was believed to have been taken. The FBI released photos and video showing a man tampering with the camera; he was described as 5‑9 to 5‑10 tall, average bui
U. S. companies borrowed more than a third more money for equipment in January compared with last year, according to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association. The new financing reached $11. 6 billion after adjusting for seasonal changes, up 7. 8% from December. This amount is the highest
