Napoleon's retreat from Russia in 1812 was a disaster. About 300, 000 soldiers died out of a force of roughly 500, 000. This event marked the start of the end for Napoleon's empire. Scientists recently studied DNA from the teeth of 13 French soldiers buried in a mass grave in Vilnius, Lithuania. The
Argentina just had a big election. The president, Javier Milei, won a lot. His party, La Libertad Avanza, got a huge chunk of votes. This is a big deal because Buenos Aires province usually supports the other big party, the Peronists. But this time, Milei's party got more votes there. That's a big c
In the heart of South Korea, a five-year study (2018-2022) uncovered a troubling truth about our water. Researchers dug deep into the fractured bedrock aquifers beneath a research farm in northeastern Seoul. They used a mix of science tools to understand how nitrogen pollution was spreading. The te
Argentina is at a critical point. On Sunday, people will vote in an election that could shape the country's future. President Javier Milei's ambitious economic plan is on the line. His vision focuses on free markets and cutting government spending. But not everyone is happy with his approach. Milei
Memory troubles? You're not alone. Scientists have found some promising ways to tackle memory loss in older brains. Researchers at Virginia Tech used gene-editing tools to study aging brains in rats. Their goal? To understand and reverse memory decline, a big issue in conditions like Alzheimer’s dis
A special education teacher from California recently won a huge settlement after a fall that changed her life. Justine Gurrola was walking in Whittier when she tripped on a broken sidewalk. This happened back in 2018, but the case just wrapped up with a big win for her. The city of Whittier agreed
New York City is a global leader in many ways, but its government systems are stuck in the past. The next mayor will face a big challenge: fixing outdated technology that slows down services and makes life harder for residents. Right now, the city's financial systems are falling apart. Rules for bu
The recent layoffs at health agencies seem like a bad rerun of an old show. It's like someone forgot to change the script. The plan was to let go of nearly 8, 000 people, but that didn't happen. Instead, it was a chaotic mess. Employees were left in the dark, wondering if they still had jobs. It's l
Justified, a show that eventually earned a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, kicks off in a surprising way. Instead of starting in Kentucky, where the story is set, it begins in Miami. This choice might seem odd at first, but it's actually a smart move. The show's main character, Raylan Givens, is a U. S. Mar
Brown algae, those humble sea plants, are more than just seaweed. They are packed with special molecules that could change the game in medicine and health. These molecules, like fucoidans and sterols, are created because brown algae live in tough conditions. They could be the key to new drugs and he
