You might think that frogs are tough, but even their young ones can be harmed by pollution. Scientists wanted to find out how badly nitrate pollution can affect young Brazilian tree frogs, called Dendropsophus haddadi. They did an experiment where they put tadpoles in water with different levels of
Howard Lutnick, the CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, is President Trump's pick to lead the U. S. Commerce Department. Lutnick has been a big supporter of Tether, a cryptocurrency company with a history of controversy. Tether operates like a bank but without the normal rules and watchdogs. It issues a stabl
You might have heard a lot about COVID-19, but did you know it's not the only disease out there? There are other illnesses, known as tropical diseases, that also need our attention. These diseases, like malaria and dengue, mostly affect countries with hot climates. But here's where things get intere
In today's digital age, politics is everywhere online. But how can we really tell what people are reading? German researchers delved into this question, testing three methods to detect political texts: using lists of words, traditional machine learning, and deep learning. They ran over 66 models and
President-elect Donald Trump is standing firm on his controversial Cabinet choices, despite growing criticism and questions about their qualifications. Matt Gaetz, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are all facing heat as their nominations hang in the balance. These picks are sti
Tropical Depression Sara, which emerged on Thursday in the Caribbean, is being closely monitored by the National Hurricane Center. This storm is quite unusual for November, as hurricanes in Florida during this month are extremely rare. To stay informed, you can check out the latest maps and models t
You might be wondering, what happens when big companies step into the world of hospice care? How do they measure up? Well, it turns out that caregivers have some thoughts on that. Let's dive in and see what they have to say. Imagine this: a loved one is in hospice care, and you're relying on the ca
Imagine waking up to find your home flooded, again. That's what residents in Belize and Honduras faced when Tropical Storm Sara hit. After pounding Honduras' northern coast for days, Sara weakened to a tropical depression upon reaching Belize. Experts warned of heavy rain causing flash flooding and
Imagine swapping your regular basketball game for a wheelchair basketball match. That's exactly what happened at New Vision High. The students tried out adaptive sports with the help of ParaSport Spokane and Paralympic stars Isaiah Rigo and Chelsea McClammer. It wasn’t as easy as they thought, but t
Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin, soon to represent Michigan, recently highlighted an important worry: the military might be swayed by politics. She was questioned about President-elect Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, known for his tough stance on diversity progr
