The hollyhock plant, a favorite in gardens worldwide, has had its genetic blueprint mapped out in stunning detail. Scientists have put together a complete set of instructions for this plant, known as its genome, which is about 1. 01 billion pieces of information long. This is like having a very deta
Amazon's Echo Spot is making waves again, but this time it's not because of its features. The smart alarm clock is on sale for $45, a steep drop from its usual price. This deal is exclusive to Prime members and applies to all color options: Black, Glacier White, and Ocean Blue. The Echo Spot is not
In Pacoima, a night filled with danger unfolded as fireworks sparked a devastating blaze. More than 130 firefighters rushed to the scene, where four homes were quickly engulfed in flames. The situation was intense, with fireworks exploding upon their arrival, making it risky for the firefighters to
A sudden blast at a gas station on the outskirts of Rome shook the city early Friday morning. The explosion, which happened just after 8 a. m. , injured at least 25 people, including nine police officers and one firefighter. The sound of the blast echoed across the city, followed by a massive cloud
Amazon's Prime Day is just around the corner, but some sweet deals on Apple products are already live. If you've been eyeing new AirPods, an iPad, or even a MacBook, now might be the time to snag them. These early discounts could be the best we see all year, so don't wait too long. The iPad Pro (11
Scientists have found a clever way to spot lead using tiny glass holes. They can't see lead directly, so they use a special trick. Here's how it works: they mix lead with some smart DNA bits. These bits react and create a signal. This signal is big enough for the glass holes to notice. The cool par
Honour-based abuse is a serious issue that includes things like forced marriage and female genital mutilation. It's hard to track because local data is scarce. To tackle this, experts used a clever method called comparative judgement. They asked people to compare different areas and guess which had
The Supreme Court recently decided not to bring back a Montana law that needed minors to get their parents' okay for an abortion. This law, passed in 2013, never actually took effect because of legal battles. Montana argued that parents should have a say in their children's healthcare decisions. But
The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about state laws that stop transgender students from joining girls' and women's sports teams. Two students, Becky Pepper-Jackson from West Virginia and Lindsay Hecox from Idaho, are at the center of this fight. Both have been allowed to keep playing
The Supreme Court is stepping into a heated debate about transgender athletes and school sports. They decided to review cases from Idaho and West Virginia, where lower courts had ruled in favor of transgender students. This comes just after the Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transge
