Snakes have a unique way of dealing with waste that scientists have finally figured out. For a long time, researchers noticed that reptiles, including snakes, produce pee crystals, but they didn't understand why. Now, a team of scientists has uncovered the secret behind these crystals and how they h
Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, made it clear that Israel calls the shots when it comes to its security. He stated this before a meeting with U. S. Vice President JD Vance. This meeting was to talk about the shaky ceasefire deal in Gaza. Netanyahu wanted to ease worries that an internat
In the heart of Manhattan's Chinatown, a tense scene unfolded on a recent Tuesday. Federal agents, clad in masks and armed, swept through the streets, detaining individuals near Canal Street. The operation, described as a targeted effort against counterfeit goods, quickly escalated into a chaotic pr
The United Nations is gearing up for a big change in 2027. A new Secretary-General will take the reins, and the process to pick this important leader is about to kick off. This role is like the CEO of the UN, overseeing thousands of staff and major peacekeeping efforts. The selection process is a b
A peculiar traveler named 3I/ATLAS is making its way through our solar system. It's not your average space rock. Scientists are puzzled. This object is different from anything they have encountered before. Opinions on 3I/ATLAS vary widely. Some are eager to uncover its secrets. Others find it too b
A new opportunity is opening up for women in Massachusetts prisons. Boston College is teaming up with the state's Department of Correction to bring education to those behind bars. This isn't a new idea, but it's expanding. Since 2019, the Boston College Prison Education Program has been running at M
Crypto's end-of-year outlook is looking pretty good, but there are some things to watch out for. After a big drop on October 10th, things have calmed down a bit. The drop happened because too many people were borrowing too much money, and when some exchanges had to close out trades, it made things w
Samsung has entered the mixed reality headset game with the Galaxy XR, a device that aims to outshine Apple's Vision Pro in several ways. The Galaxy XR is priced at $1, 800, which is significantly lower than the Vision Pro's cost. It runs on Google's new Android XR platform, which is designed to be
Antidepressants are not one-size-fits-all, and a new study highlights this fact. Researchers have ranked the side effects of different antidepressants, showing that some can cause weight gain, while others might affect heart rate or blood pressure. This information is crucial because around eight mi
Peanut allergies in young children have seen a significant drop. This change is thanks to a shift in advice given to parents. For a long time, experts told parents to keep peanuts away from babies. They thought this would prevent allergies. But a big study in 2015 showed the opposite. It found that
