Meet Pistia stratiotes, a common water plant with an extraordinary ability. Unlike most plants, it doesn't shy away from manganese, a metal that's typically harmful. Scientists have exposed it to high levels of manganese, and the plant just keeps thriving. It stores this metal mainly in its shoots a
When Donald Trump was running for president, he promised big changes to immigration. He wanted to stop people from becoming citizens just because they were born in the U. S. He also wanted to send back millions of people living in the U. S. illegally. Texas could play a big role in making these chan
Apple's Vision Pro headset, priced at a hefty $3, 500, is facing some big challenges. The company has decided to slow down production, making only about 1, 000 units a day instead of the earlier 2, 000. It seems customers who bought the headset during the January presale were happy at first, but onc
LG recently unveiled a groundbreaking stretchable display that can expand up to 50% of its original size. This isn't LG's first attempt at flexible screens; they showed off a similar prototype in 2022, but this new one is twice as stretchy. So, why stretch a display? LG believes this technology coul
Bitcoin has hit a new high, reaching $88, 000. This digital currency craze has caught the attention of some NBA stars. Let's meet a few players who are investing and even getting paid in crypto. Spencer Dinwiddie, a Dallas Mavericks guard, made headlines in 2019. He turned his $34 million contract
Jon Jones, the UFC's two-weight champion, is in a tough spot. He's considering retirement after his upcoming fight against Stipe Miocic at UFC 309. Fans are eager to see him face other contenders like Tom Aspinall, but will he hang up his gloves instead? Jones has always been under scrutiny for his
Every football season has its ups and downs, but when your team is having a rough patch, fans often find themselves looking ahead to the future. For the New York Giants, this future might be brighter thanks to a recent loss. Confused? Let's break it down. The Giants just moved up in the NFL draft or
Before Week 10, the Dolphins' playoff hopes weren't looking so hot. After Week 10, things are still tough but not as dire. Beating the Rams on Monday night was a must, but other games also helped Miami's chances. The Bills, Texans, and Chiefs are leading their divisions, and the Steelers or Ravens a
Imagine training rats to drive tiny cars! A neuroscientist did just that. These rodents learned to navigate fun challenges like steering towards treats. Rats in enriched environments mastered driving quicker, showing their brains adapt to complex tasks. The project hit media storm and helps how futu
On Monday night, the Miami Dolphins and the Los Angeles Rams faced off in a game that wasn't as smooth as fans might have hoped. Despite not looking their best, the Dolphins managed to secure a critical 23-15 win that keeps their playoff dreams alive. The teams started off slow, with the Dolphins sc
