Wild mustard species have found clever ways to live in water‑logged places. When rain turns a field into a pond, these plants do not simply drown. Instead they grow special air‑filled tissues that let oxygen reach their roots. Some species develop extra roots on the surface, while others ch
The Dot Ave. area in South Boston is now the center of a tangled legal battle involving Andrew Collins and several investors. Andrew Collins, who has long tried to turn the land into a life‑science campus, never formally pitched a project to the city. His brother, state Senator Nick Collins, say
OpenAI has rolled out a fresh feature for ChatGPT that lets people play with math and science concepts in real time. Instead of reading a plain explanation or staring at a static picture, users can now drag sliders and change numbers to watch equations update instantly. For instance, if you want to
A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic
Orion S. A. has earned a top-tier Platinum rating from EcoVadis for its 2025 performance, placing the company among only a few percent of global firms that achieve this level. The rating covers four key areas: environmental impact, ethical conduct, sustainable sourcing, and labor practices. The com
The latest addition to the North Shore fitness scene is a Pilates studio that brings a hefty 20‑piece reformer lineup to Glenview, making it one of the largest of its kind in the Chicago area. The place is built to feel secure and gentle on joints, so people of any age or skill can work out without
The University of Pennsylvania is in a legal tug‑of‑war over a federal request for detailed lists about Jewish employees. A judge will decide if the school must comply with a subpoena issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The EEOC says that antisemitic incidents on campus—suc
Microsoft stepped out of its usual quiet stance and filed a supportive brief for an AI firm fighting the Pentagon. The move shows the tech giant weighing silence against action, even when it could risk government contracts. The brief came in a lawsuit where the Pentagon had labeled the AI company a
The new wave of artificial intelligence is sparking debate about its impact on everyday life. A leader at a telecom company says the truth is different from the fear. He argues that AI boosts productivity instead of stealing work. In a recent discussion at a federal event, he noted how employees no
The Securities and Exchange Commission has opened a controlled testing zone for digital money services, letting 11 companies try out their products over the next year. This move follows new rules that aim to keep virtual asset providers in check. The sandbox lets firms run their apps while regulato
