A recent study in Sweden tracked over two million women under 50 for more than a decade. It found that hormonal birth control is generally safe, but some types might slightly increase breast cancer risk. The risk is small and short-term, highest during use and fading after stopping. The study showe
Waymo, a pioneer in self-driving technology, has started offering fully autonomous rides in Miami. This marks a significant step in the company's journey, as it plans to bring this service to more U. S. cities soon. The company, which began as part of Google's self-driving project, now operates over
Charlotte, North Carolina, has recently become the unexpected center of a national immigration debate. The Trump administration has intensified immigration enforcement in the city, claiming it's necessary to combat crime. However, critics argue that this crackdown is more about politics than public
A new tool called CoinFello is about to make waves in the crypto world. It's an AI-powered app that helps people use and automate smart contracts. This isn't just any app; it's the first of its kind. It lets users chat with it in plain language to get things done on the blockchain. CoinFello is bui
Silicon and diamond detectors are now commonly used to measure the energy deposited by ion beams in water during radiation therapy. This energy is described by a value called dose-averaged linear energy transfer (LET). The problem is that these detectors don't always give accurate readings. The reas
In Oregon, a former high school track star named Alexa Anderson has been vocal about her stance on transgender athletes competing in girls' sports. She believes that it's not fair or safe for biological males to compete against females. Anderson gained attention earlier this year when she and her te
Scientists have made a big step forward in tracking monarch butterflies. They are now able to follow individual butterflies on their long journeys from places like Ontario to Mexico. This is possible thanks to tiny, solar-powered radio tags that weigh just 60 milligrams. These tags are attached to t
Big upsets shook up college football in Week 12. Alabama, a top contender, lost at home to Oklahoma. This win boosted Oklahoma's chances for the College Football Playoff (CFP). Meanwhile, Texas A&M made a dramatic comeback against South Carolina. Georgia also had a strong win over Texas, showing the
A wealthy Russian businessman, Roman Abramovich, is in a legal fight with the government of Jersey. His team says the investigation started in 2022 is unfair and has not made any progress. They claim that the government has not provided enough evidence or made any charges against Abramovich. The go
In a swift operation, federal agents in Charlotte, North Carolina, detained 81 individuals in just five hours. This crackdown, led by Gregory Bovino, a seasoned official from the U. S. Border Patrol, signals a tougher stance on immigration enforcement under the current administration. Bovino, known
