Mars is full of surprises. The Perseverance rover, which has been exploring the red planet since 2021, recently made an unexpected discovery. Its microphone picked up signs of small lightning strikes caused by dust devils. These tiny electrical arcs, just a few centimeters long, were accompanied by audible shockwaves. This finding is a big deal because it provides di...
Pennsylvania is making a big deal out of HBO's crime drama "Task. " The state just gave the show a huge tax credit of $49. 8 million. This is the biggest tax credit Pennsylvania has ever given to a single production. The show's star, Mark Ruffalo, will be back for the second season. This investment is expected to create around 3, 700 jobs. HBO plans to spend $194. 1...
International students are choosing other countries over the U. S. for their studies. This is happening because of strict visa rules and more competition from other nations. A recent survey shows that the U. S. could see 150, 000 fewer international students this fall. This means less money for colleges and fewer jobs. Visa rules are making it hard for students to c...
The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics torch lighting ceremony took a unique turn. Instead of the usual grand outdoor event in ancient Olympia, it happened indoors. Why? Heavy rain was expected, so organizers decided to play it safe. The ceremony is usually a big deal. Actresses dressed as priestesses light the torch using the sun's rays and a special mirror. This ...
The sun, our home star, never fails to surprise. Recently, the European Space Agency's Solar Orbiter mission captured a stunning sight: a dark, arching structure of plasma, known as a solar prominence, rising from the sun's edge. This isn't just any old space photo; it's a rare glimpse into the sun's magnetic ballet. So, what's going on here? This dark plasma is coo...
This weekend, Ohio State Buckeyes are heading to Ann Arbor for their big matchup against Michigan. The game, known as "The Game, " is always intense, but this year, Mother Nature might throw a curveball with snow and cold temperatures. The Buckeyes have had a great season so far. Their defense is strong, and they've been doing well overall. However, Michigan has bee...
Young people are constantly exposed to harmful content online. Social media platforms use algorithms to suggest videos and posts. These algorithms often push extreme ideas. This includes content promoting gender-based violence and misogyny. The more these ideas are seen, the more normal they seem. Researchers studied this issue. They talked to young people, analyzed...
In New York, a decades-old mystery is back in the spotlight. Prosecutors are set to retry a man accused of killing 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This is the third time this case is going to trial. Pedro Hernandez, now 64, was convicted in 2017, but an appeals court overturned that decision. The court said the judge made a mistake in how the jury was told to handle He...
Some Republicans are now pushing to extend a key part of the Affordable Care Act, even though they once fought hard against it. This change of heart comes as many of these lawmakers face tough re-election battles in districts where healthcare is a big issue. The subsidies in question help people afford their health insurance premiums. If these subsidies end, million...
Boeing's Starliner spacecraft has had a bumpy journey, to say the least. After several setbacks and a failed mission, NASA has decided to cut back on the number of planned Starliner flights to the International Space Station (ISS). Originally, Boeing was supposed to send six crewed missions under a $4. 5 billion contract. But now, NASA has reduced that number to just...