In April 2023, a violent clash between Sudan's army and the Rapid Support Forces sparked a massive exodus. By September, over 420, 000 people had sought refuge in Chad. This sudden influx was a direct result of the intense conflict, which left many with no choice but to flee their homes. The journe
Mining does more than just extract resources. It also leaves behind a mix of materials that can affect the environment. One of these is slurry, a thick mixture used in grouting to fill gaps in the earth. But what happens when this slurry interacts with groundwater? Recent research sheds light on thi
China made big changes to how taxes are shared between local and national governments. This put a lot of pressure on local budgets. So, what happened to school funding when money got tight? Researchers looked at what happened after a big tax reform in 2002. They found that counties hit hardest by t
The Gulf Stream is a massive ocean current that has been known for centuries. It was first noticed by Spanish sailors in the 1500s. Later, Benjamin Franklin created charts of it in the 1700s. In the 1900s, scientists like Stommel studied it more closely. Today, we use advanced technology to learn ab
In 2021, a big change happened with Medicaid. The American Rescue Plan let states give pregnancy Medicaid coverage for 12 months after birth. This is a huge deal for new parents. But how is this new rule working out? No one really knows yet. Medicaid is a big help for many people. It pays for healt
A beloved sports center in Hingham, MA, is now a pile of rubble after a massive fire. The South Shore Sports Center, a place where kids played, learned, and grew for 25 years, is likely gone for good. The fire started late Wednesday night, around 11 p. m. , just as the staff was leaving for the day.
Nike is feeling the heat from U. S. trade policies. The sportswear giant warns that tariffs could add a cool $1 billion to its costs this year. To soften the blow, Nike plans to cut back on making its products in China. This shift is a big deal because China currently makes about 16% of Nike's shoes
NASA's big Moon rocket, the SLS, might not have a long future. The current U. S. administration wants to stop using it after just three trips, while some lawmakers want to extend it to five. But realistically, it's unlikely to fly more than that, and if it does, it won't happen before 2040. The SLS
A strange sight lit up the sky over Georgia and nearby states recently. People saw a bright flash, like a giant firework, but it vanished quickly. No sound or smoke followed, which made it even more puzzling. Experts think it was a meteor. It started about 48 miles above Oxford and zoomed southwest
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has made another groundbreaking discovery. This time, it's not a distant galaxy or a nebula, but a planet outside our solar system. The planet, named TWA 7b, is about the size of Saturn and orbits a young red dwarf star. What makes this discovery special is that
