You might think humans fell in love with carbs when we started farming, but scientists say that's not true. They found a gene called AMY1 that helps us digest starches, and it's been around for a really long time – even before we had agriculture. This gene started duplicating around 800, 000 years a
In the vibrant city of Cali, Colombia, environmental leaders from around the globe are meeting to address the alarming drop in the world's biodiversity. This conference, known as COP16, follows the historic 2022 Montreal meetings where countries agreed to a global treaty to safeguard life on Earth.
Yeah, we know "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" and its sequel are back on Hulu. But let’s try something new this October! Especially with Halloween approaching, we're rooting for three chilling sci-fi flicks that are as different as they are frightening. First up, let's dive deep with "Underwater"
Imagine this: secret U. S. documents pop up on a messaging app, talking about Israel's plans to hit back at Iran. The U. S. government isn't happy, to say the least. John Kirby, the White House's security advisor, said they're really worried about this leak. They even talked to Israel about it, but
President Biden is worried about secret documents about Israel's possible attack plans on Iran being leaked. These documents, from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and National Security Agency, show that Israel is getting ready for a military strike after Iran's attack in October. The doc
In Canberra, Australia, King Charles III recently visited Parliament House to meet leaders, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. During his speech, the King acknowledged Australia’s First Nations people, highlighting their rich history on the land before British settlers arrived over 230 years
In 2011, a young mathematician named Hussein Mourtada had a breakthrough. He found a hidden structure in mathematical curves that had stumped others for a century. This structure was first spotted by an Indian math whiz named Srinivasa Ramanujan over 100 years ago. Ramanujan didn’t go to college or
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) has just hit a massive milestone by becoming the latest member of the $1 trillion club. This achievement comes as no surprise, given TSMC's dominant position in the semiconductor industry. TSMC is a foundry, meaning it manufactures chips designed by
Imagine celebrating a community event on a small, beautiful island. Suddenly, disaster struck Sapelo Island, Georgia, when a ferry dock collapsed. The accident happened during an annual festival honoring the island's Gullah-Geechee community, descendants of Black slaves. Just before 4 p. m. , a gan
In a recent announcement, SpaceX has snagged a significant win in the competition for military launch contracts. The Space Systems Command of the US Space Force has awarded the company eight launches, valued at a whopping $733 million. These launches are set to carry satellites for both the National
