Last night’s storms rolled in faster than usual because three separate systems formed in Kansas and gathered strength in ideal conditions. These storms didn’t stay quiet—they grew strong enough to break through something called “the cap, ” a warm layer of air that usually holds storms back like a li
Some tiny organisms living in our intestines could play a role in keeping blood sugar steady. Scientists have noticed that certain gut residents called Blastocystis might influence how our bodies handle glucose. Not all types of Blastocystis behave the same way—some could be helpful while others mig
South Carolina’s Richland One school district just escaped a financial red flag that had been hanging over its operations for nearly two years. The state first raised concerns in August 2024, bumping the district from a basic watch list to a stricter caution label. Auditors flagged several weak spot
A new look at old records shows how early childhood shapes long-term health. Researchers tracked people who spent their first years in crowded, understaffed orphanages. These places had little warmth or attention for babies. Most grew up with serious emotional and physical gaps. Over six decades, th
Some health practices have been around for centuries, yet modern science often ignores them. Many of these methods come from older medical traditions that looked at health differently. Instead of focusing only on tests and lab results, they considered the entire person—mind, body, and even lifestyle
A man from Texas faces serious charges after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco home of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. Daniel Moreno-Gama, 20, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and arson. Authorities say the attack was planned, not impulsive. Moreno-Gama later went to Op
For years, plant-based diets have been praised for guarding against heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. But new research reveals a surprising twist: not all plant foods help the brain equally. While colorful veggies and whole grains usually protect thinking skills, snacks like sugary drinks and whi
A new cloud tool from Amazon’s tech branch is letting scientists skip writing code while hunting for new medicines. The system, called Amazon Bio Discovery, comes with ready-made AI models that can sketch, test, and rank potential drug molecules faster than before. Researchers simply pick their targ
A fraudulent app in the Mac App Store posed as a well-known crypto tool and stole millions from users—including a professional musician. The fake Ledger Live app stayed hidden for a week before being pulled, but not before draining over $9. 5 million in Bitcoin, Solana, and other currencies from mor
Maine is gearing up for a major vote in November that could decide whether transgender students can play school sports and use facilities matching their gender identity. A recent public hearing in Augusta gave people a chance to debate the issue, but lawmakers already decided not to move it forward.
