Private companies are stepping up to fill the gap left by the U. S. government's reduced investment in climate science. This shift is creating a boom in the earth intelligence sector, with businesses like Climate X and GHGSat leading the charge. Climate X, a London-based data analytics firm, recently helped a real estate manager assess climate risks for hundreds of ...
Lane Kiffin's time at Ole Miss is at a crossroads. The university and its athletic director, Keith Carter, have been in talks with Kiffin about his future, but any decisions will wait until after the Rebels' final game of the season, the Egg Bowl against Mississippi State. Kiffin's current team is ranked sixth in the College Football Playoff rankings, and a win agai...
Lando Norris is at it again! For the third race in a row, he's starting from pole position. This time, it's at the Las Vegas Grand Prix. He's really pushing hard to keep his lead in the 2025 Formula 1 championship. On the front row with Norris is Max Verstappen. He's one of Norris's two main rivals for the title. The other, Oscar Piastri, is starting fifth. He's in ...
College football's Week 13 is not packed with thrilling matchups. Some of this is due to conferences being too big, others are taking a break, and the SEC is playing easy teams. Out of the top 10 teams, three aren't playing, two face much weaker opponents, and three are favorites by a huge margin. Still, there are some important games that could affect who makes it ...
Before the Clone Wars, there was another conflict that shaped the galaxy in Star Wars. It's called the Stark Hyperspace War. This war happened about 12 years before the events of "The Phantom Menace. " It was a time when the Galactic Republic was already struggling with big problems. The war started because of a man named Iaco Stark. He was a smuggler who became a h...
A dangerous parasite, the New World screwworm, has been a concern for cats and other animals. This fly's larvae can burrow into open wounds, causing serious harm. Recently, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) took a big step. They allowed a drug called Credelio CAT to be used in an emergency. This drug was already approved for fleas and ticks but now can hel...
A new law is making waves in the world of aviation. The Mental Health in Aviation Act (MHAA) is set to change how pilots and air traffic controllers deal with mental health issues. This law wants to make it easier for them to get the help they need without fear of losing their jobs. The MHAA was introduced by Senators John Hoeven and Tammy Duckworth. It has strong s...
The CDC has updated its stance on vaccines and autism, sparking debate. The agency now says a link cannot be ruled out, a shift from its previous position. This change aligns with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's views on vaccine dangers. However, CDC scientists insist no changes were made to their website. The Department of Health and Human Services remains...
This year has been full of unexpected events that left people shocked and talking. One incident involved a United Airlines plane at 36, 000 feet. The cockpit windshield suddenly shattered, injuring the pilots. The National Transportation Safety Board found out that a high-altitude weather balloon from Washington had hit the plane. This could have been very dangerous ...
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, a peculiar structure has caught the eyes of astronomers. This structure, initially thought to be a stunning cosmic ring, has now been revealed to be something entirely different. Located in the constellation Cygnus, this ring, nicknamed the "Diamond Ring, " spans an impressive 20 light-years in diameter. However, the bright cluster ...