When the weather gets cooler, many people start cleaning up their yards. They cut back plants and remove leaves. They think they are doing the right thing. But is this really good for nature? Leaving plants and leaves alone can help insects and small animals survive the winter. These creatures need
Up in space, Japanese astronaut Kimiya Yui had a busy week. He shared some amazing photos from the International Space Station (ISS). The photos show the Milky Way and colorful auroras. Yui said the ISS was in a different position, so he got a unique view. Yui is also getting ready for a big delive
People have always believed in miracles, but why? Scientists are now trying to figure this out. In 2007, a baby in Rhode Island was born very early and had serious health problems. The doctor prayed to a priest who had passed away long ago, and the baby's heart started beating again. Eighteen years
Polaris Inc. has decided to let Indian Motorcycle ride solo. They've struck a deal to sell most of Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles. This move is expected to boost Polaris' profits and focus their resources on other areas. Indian Motorcycle has been a bi
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex condition. It affects people in different ways. But what about transgender and gender-diverse (TGD) people with MS? This group is often overlooked in research. Yet, they face unique challenges. TGD people with MS may undergo gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAH
Russia's president, Vladimir Putin, recently shared his thoughts on the U. S. potentially sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine. He thinks it won't happen, showing his confidence in his relationship with Donald Trump. Putin even called Trump someone who enjoys surprising people but also knows how to
Tensions are rising as Russian President Vladimir Putin makes bold threats involving Ukraine's nuclear power plants. On October 2, Putin spoke at the Valdai International Discussion Club in Sochi. He suggested that Russia might target Ukrainian nuclear facilities. This is a serious issue because nuc
The U. S. government is looking to get a piece of the action in the lithium mining world. They are in talks with Lithium Americas, a Canadian company, about taking an equity stake. This comes as they renegotiate a big loan for a mine in Nevada. Lithium Americas' stock shot up on the news. It more t
Iran's oil minister, Mohsen Paknejad, recently stated that oil exports to China will keep flowing, even if the U. N. decides to reinstate sanctions. This comes as Iran and European nations are in talks to prevent these sanctions from happening. Iran and the E3 (France, Britain, and Germany) plus th
Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, recently spoke about his past interactions with former U. S. President Donald Trump. He mentioned that he has good memories of Trump and suggested that the U. S. should stop asking North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons before talks can start again. Kim a
