Luka Dončić grew up in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. His parents come from different backgrounds: his mother is Slovenian while his father, Sasa Dončić, has Serbian roots and was also a professional basketball player. This mix of cultures shaped the young athlete’s early life. He started play
Plants have a clever chemical called salicylic acid that acts like an alarm system when attackers arrive. In the common lab plant Arabidopsis, scientists first mapped out how this alarm works: a special route called the isochorismate pathway makes salicylic acid, proteins named NPR bind to it, an
When Bitcoin slipped to about $60, 000 in February, the move didn’t just shake online exchanges; it sent a huge wave through U. S. markets. A single day saw the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) trade over 284 million shares, worth more than $10 billion in notional terms. Even more striking was the optio
Corporate leaders are shifting focus from just cutting emissions to actually preparing for the storms and heat waves that are becoming more common. Recent discussions in boardrooms reveal that weather surprises can damage factories, disrupt delivery routes and make workers less productive. The
Nursing research is often praised but not always prioritized in hospitals and healthcare settings. This is a problem because it means that nursing knowledge is not always growing and improving as it should. When hospitals focus too much on getting things done quickly, they might not spend enough tim
Love is a big deal, but it's not just about grand gestures or special days. It's about the everyday stuff that keeps two people close. Healthy relationships have some common traits. They make each other feel valued and understood. They don't avoid arguments but handle them with respect. They also ke
A big change is coming to the White House. The East Wing is gone. It was torn down last October. Now, a huge new ballroom is planned. It will cost $400 million. That's a lot of money! The new building will be 90, 000 square feet. It's part of a big makeover for Washington, D. C. The plan is to fini
People are getting cozy with AI, but the creators of these emotional chatbots are feeling the pressure. A researcher who works with AI voice models was recently asked if AI should pretend to have feelings. The answer? A long, awkward silence. This researcher is not alone. Many AI developers are bui
Maine's kids are struggling with reading, and it's a big deal. If they can't read well by the end of third grade, they're more likely to drop out of high school and live in poverty. The latest test scores show that 74% of Maine's fourth graders are behind. That's a huge number, and it's worrying bec
Germany is looking for opinions on new tax rules. These rules are about something called a "permanent establishment. " This term is important for businesses that operate in more than one country. The goal is to make sure everyone understands when a business has a permanent establishment in Germany.
