In 2025, people enjoyed a mix of old and new. They read poems that painted pictures with words. One poem talked about leaving behind small things, like silk from milkweed and spirit-papers. Another asked a moth for more light. There was also a poem about a city by the bay, loved by a poet who enjoye
AI is changing how people look for jobs and how companies hire. More than half of organizations are now using AI to find workers. Many job seekers are also using AI tools like ChatGPT to help with their applications. But is this technology really helping or just making things worse? Research shows
Scientists have been looking at how dog hearts cope with certain health issues. They focused on a specific blood flow pattern in the main pulmonary artery, which happens at the end of each heartbeat. This flow, called end-diastolic forward flow (EDFF), has been studied in humans to understand how th
As the year winds down, it's easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle of the season. But let's not forget to take a moment and enjoy the best that 2025 had to offer in terms of culture. There's plenty to explore, from movies and books to music and shows. This time of year, many people like to
The government's spending habits are truly mind-boggling. In the past year alone, a staggering $1. 63 trillion of taxpayer money was spent on a mix of essential and downright bizarre projects. A significant chunk of this, $1. 22 trillion, was just to cover the interest on the national debt. That's a
Russia is making a big change in how it handles cryptocurrencies. The central bank now wants to let regular people buy some crypto, but with strict rules. They can only buy up to 300, 000 rubles worth of crypto each year. And they have to pass a test to show they understand the risks. This is a big
This year, crypto ETFs made big waves on Wall Street. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs kept pulling in money, but not always smoothly. Sometimes investors poured cash in, and other times they pulled it out, especially when prices dropped. New ETFs for XRP and Solana also hit the market. These might not ha
Brigitte Bardot, who recently passed away at 91, left behind a legacy that was as complex as it was influential. She was more than just an actress and singer; she became a symbol of France itself. In 1969, Bardot made history by being the first celebrity to model for Marianne, the iconic representat
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a tricky condition. It affects the brain and spinal cord. For women with MS, pregnancy can be a rollercoaster. Some feel better during pregnancy. Others see their symptoms worsen. But what happens after childbirth? A study looked into this. The study found that women who
Quercetin is a superstar nutrient found in many fruits and veggies. It's great for health, but getting it out of plants is tricky. Old ways use lots of time and bad chemicals. Now, scientists made a smart polymer that loves quercetin. It's like a magnet, but for molecules. They made this polymer us
