Climate change is shaking things up for our forests. In the northeastern US, forests are like nature's carbon vacuum cleaners, soaking up CO2 from the air. But with temperatures on the rise and snowpack shrinking, these forests might not be able to do their job as well as they used to. Warmer tempe
In a small town called Esparto, a terrible accident happened. A fireworks warehouse blew up. This explosion started a big fire. It also hurt the town in many ways. Seven people went missing after the blast. Later, their bodies were found in the ruined building. The town is still dealing with the sa
Texas recently experienced a tragic flood event. Many people lost their lives in Kerr County. What led to this disaster? It was not just one thing. Several factors came together to create this outcome. First, let's talk about the weather. A storm that had lost its tropical status moved into the are
The U. S. dollar has taken a significant hit this year, dropping more than 10% in value. This is the worst decline since 1973, when President Nixon ended the gold standard. The dollar's fall is surprising because the U. S. economy is still strong. Some investors are worried that this drop could mean
New York City's real estate titans are gearing up for a tough fight if Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed socialist, becomes the next mayor. Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary, has big plans to tax big businesses and landlords more. But the real estate industry isn't worried. They've been throug
A German space company is trying to figure out what went wrong with a mission that was supposed to bring back the ashes of 166 people from space. The Nyx capsule, part of the "Nyx Mission Possible, " was on its way back to Earth after orbiting the planet twice in late June. But something unexpected
Frailty is a serious concern for those who smoke, even if their lung function seems fine. A study known as COPDGene shed light on this issue by following smokers aged 45 to 80 over a decade. The findings revealed that 15% of participants were frail, while 51% were in a prefrail state. This means a s
A new space traveler has caught the attention of astronomers. This visitor, named 3I/ATLAS, is the third interstellar object ever spotted in our solar system. It was first seen on July 1, 2025, by a telescope in Chile. The object's unusual path quickly revealed it wasn't bound by our sun's gravity,
Inhalers are a lifeline for people with asthma and other lung conditions. They help manage symptoms and keep folks breathing easy. But did you know that not all inhalers are the same? Some use a spray, while others use a dry powder. This difference can affect both the environment and how well the me
President Trump recently signed a major bill that will significantly change Medicaid. This law will make it harder for many people to get health care. The bill adds work requirements for adults under 65. This means they must prove they are working or in school to keep their Medicaid coverage. The n
