For over half a century, people all around the globe have spotted strange lights and other peculiar things in the sky that scientists can't explain. These are known as Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP). One hotspot for these sightings is Hessdalen, Norway, where scientists have been observing thes
Ever wondered how computers could help us understand where different types of forests are found on Earth? That’s what a team of researchers set out to explore with Claude 2. 0, a language-savvy computer model. They tested Claude 2. 0’s ability to guess forest types using specific geographical data.
A year after the Lahaina fires, Native Hawaiian homeowners are still battling to rebuild their lives. Mikey Burke, a fourth-generation Lahainan, lost her home and now faces overwhelming costs. Rental assistance ran out months ago, and she was denied an extension. Many residents are now at a crossroa
Syria is once again in the spotlight, with the Assad government firmly refusing to join the political process laid out by the UN Security Council. Instead, they have the backing of Russia and Iran. This hardline stance has led to a weakening of their defenses in northwest Syria, with Hay’at Tahrir a
It's been a decade since J. Cole released his phenomenal album 2014 Forest Hills Drive. To celebrate, the artist has announced a special concert at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden on December 16. For fans eager to secure their spots, pre-sale tickets go live online starting December 2 at 10
Starting next month, Southwest Airlines is raising the altitude at which flight attendants begin preparing the cabin for landing. From Dec. 4, they will start this process at 18, 000 feet (5, 486 meters) instead of the usual 10, 000 feet (3, 048 meters). The reason? To lower the chances of in-flight
Ever wondered how we know what we're seeing is real? It turns out our brains don't just rely on looks; they also use motion. Scientists have been studying this by focusing on how we perceive visual events. They've found that when things move, their shape, weight, and what they're made of can change
Ever wondered how plants handle both wet and dry conditions? Let's chat about the Arabidopsis thaliana plant. This little guy can flourish in both environments, thanks to a special gene called WRKY22. WRKY22 has a unique instruction zone, known as the promoter region. A tiny tweak in this region all
Atomic Force Microscopy, or AFM, is like a tiny detective in the world of biology. It works by gently prodding surfaces with a super-sharp tip, giving scientists an incredibly close look at things too small to see with regular microscopes. Over time, scientists have gotten better at understanding ho
After the dust settled on the 2024 election, we can take a good look at how the polls fared. They weren’t perfect, but they did a pretty decent job, especially considering the tough environment for pollsters. National polls had Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in a tight race, with Harris slightly ahe
