Scientists are rethinking when humans first arrived in the Americas. New evidence suggests people were here much earlier than previously thought. They might have lived alongside giant sloths and mastodons for thousands of years without causing their extinction. In Brazil, fossils show signs of bein
Ever thought about the power of your words when chatting with your grandkids? It's a big deal! Atlanta psychologist Dr. Delawalla says sneaking treats or sharing secrets can weaken your kid's trust in their parents. That's not cool. It might even make them keep dangerous secrets. So, let's not do th
Exercising every day is super important for kids. But do they do it enough? This study looked at how well kids in Ecuador follow the World Health Organization's (WHO) advice on physical activity. They checked two very different places: Cuenca, where lots live in cities and have basic needs met, and
Have you ever wondered how scientists keep track of the health of our rivers? In Myanmar, researchers are using tiny river creatures called macroinvertebrates to monitor the quality of tropical rivers. These tiny guardians are like secret agents, giving clues about how clean or polluted the water is
New York prosecutors are facing an uphill battle in trying to charge Luigi Mangione with first-degree murder. The 26-year-old is accused of shooting and killing UnitedHealthCare CEO Brian Thompson on December 4. The indictment includes multiple counts, including first- and second-degree murder, weap
December on Hulu can feel like a reality TV marathon, with shows from Warner Bros. Discovery taking center stage. But don't let the noise distract you—there are some truly great shows waiting to be discovered. Here are three underrated gems that just landed on the streaming service: a gripping Austr
Ever heard about a cool method called investigative genetic genealogy (IGG)? It's a big deal for finding DNA matches from crime scenes or disaster victims. With new tech, we can now check millions of SNPs (tiny DNA differences) at once. But, there are some issues like bad quality samples, high costs
In the midst of the thrilling Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 series between India and Australia, a charming off-field moment has caught the eye of cricket fans worldwide. Indian spin legend Harbhajan Singh was spotted assisting Nashpreet Kaur, an Indian-origin Australian model and sports ancho
Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old from a wealthy family, has been indicted in New York for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The indictment includes charges like first-degree murder and second-degree murder as a crime of terrorism. Mangione's lawyer said he won't fight extradition to Ne
Netflix's Emilia Pérez led the pack with six mentions in the recently released Oscar shortlists. Universal's Wicked and Fox's Alien: Romulus were close behind with four each. But some big names like Neon's Anora and Amazon/MGM's Nickel Boys were nowhere to be found. This doesn't mean they're not res
