Many seniors are missing out on a key rule for their retirement savings. They are not taking out the required minimum distributions, or RMDs, from their accounts. This oversight leads to unnecessary tax penalties. The IRS has set rules that once someone hits a certain age, they must start withdrawin
Sepsis can cause serious heart problems, often leading to heart failure. This condition is tough to treat, but there might be a surprising helper from the sea: fucoxanthin, a compound found in seaweed. Researchers found that fucoxanthin can protect the heart from damage caused by sepsis. They teste
In the world of streaming, a new crime drama has taken the top spot on Netflix in the United States. Run Away, an 8-episode series based on a book by Harlan Coben, has quickly climbed the charts. It overtook Stranger Things, which recently concluded its final season. Run Away's success is not surpr
A big change is happening in Arkansas schools. Zondria Campbell just got a huge job. She is now the Director of Schools for The Academies of Math and Science (AMS) in Arkansas. This means she will lead the Little Rock campus and help open new schools all over the state. Campbell has spent over 20 y
MXenes are a type of two-dimensional material that scientists are really interested in. They are made up of layers of metal and carbon or nitrogen atoms. The space between these layers is what makes MXenes special. This space can change depending on what atoms are on the surface of the layers. Scie
Rhode Island is making moves to give more students a shot at a solid education and future job opportunities. The New England Technical Academy (NETA) is stepping up as a public charter high school, not a money-making venture. It's backed by the New England Institute of Technology, just like the Appr
Denmark has a message for the US: back off. The country's leader, Mette Frederiksen, has asked the United States to quit making threats about taking over Greenland. This comes after the US president, Donald Trump, showed interest in controlling the territory. Greenland is a big island in the North
Berlin is in the middle of a big problem. A fire broke out in the southwest part of the city. It caused a huge power outage. Tens of thousands of homes and businesses are in the dark. And it's freezing outside! The fire started on a cable bridge. It damaged several important cables. This happened n
MRI machines can be scary for some people. They are big, loud, and closed in. This can make people who feel trapped in small spaces, or claustrophobic, very anxious. But what if there was a way to make the experience less scary? Researchers wanted to find out if giving patients special glasses that
The US rocket scene is heating up, and 2025 was a wild year for these companies. SpaceX is still the big boss, launching a whopping 165 rockets. They're like the reliable friend who always shows up, keeping the International Space Station stocked and running smoothly. But their giant Starship had so
