In 2022, NASA achieved a groundbreaking feat by crashing a spacecraft into an asteroid called Dimorphos. The goal was to see if they could change the asteroid's path. The mission, named DART, was a success in shifting the asteroid's orbit. However, new findings show that the impact had more complex
Jim Beam, the famous bourbon whiskey brand, is taking a short break. Starting January 1st, the main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, will stop making whiskey. This is not forever, though. The company wants to use this time to make some improvements. The good news is that visitors can still go to t
People often enjoy crabs and lobsters, especially during holidays. But have you ever wondered if these creatures feel pain when they are cooked? A recent study sheds some light on this question. Researchers studied the European shore crab to see how it reacts to potentially harmful stimuli. They us
Brain health is not just about genes. It's also about daily choices. Recent research shows that simple lifestyle changes can make a big difference. These changes can help keep the brain young and healthy. Things like managing stress, sleeping well, and having good friends are key. They are all withi
Northern California faced severe weather over the weekend, with heavy rain, snow, and strong winds causing chaos. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued flood-related alerts across the state, warning of dangerous conditions. In Redding, Shasta County, one person lost their life due to flash floo
In 2025, Latin America saw a big change in its politics. This change happened because of the growing power of organized crime. For almost 20 years, the region had been stable. But now, crime groups are causing more violence and moving into new areas. There are now 39 crime groups operating in Latin
Deep in the Pacific Ocean, a world of mystery unfolds. Researchers have just pulled up some amazing finds from the deep. They found over 2, 000 samples, and among them, at least 100 species were spotted for the first time. Scientists think more than 20 of these could be entirely new to science. The
In Canton, Ohio, a tense situation unfolded when a shoplifting stop led to a shocking moment. Two people, Shane Newman and Katerina Jeffrey, were caught taking items from a Walmart. Newman, 21, and Jeffrey, 23, were taken to the store's loss prevention office for questioning. Jeffrey seemed worried
A man, once known to a physics professor, has been linked to a tragic shooting at Brown University and the death of an MIT professor. The suspect, Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, left a trail of violence that shocked the academic community. Valente, a Portuguese national, was found dead in New Hampsh
In 2025, researchers in the United States faced immense challenges. The year started with a halt in key operations at the National Institutes of Health, disrupting ongoing studies and grant reviews. Simultaneously, executive orders were issued that declared only two sexes and ended diversity, equity
