In Alaska, people have long asked oil companies to share more of the money they make. Each time a new bill is introduced, the same argument pops up: “If we tax you, you’ll leave. ” The companies say this and the politicians often listen. The claim is simple and scary. If taxes rise, oil firms wil
Long before smartphones and museums, early humans crafted art directly into stone walls. But something puzzles researchers: How did they do it? And what can their techniques tell us about their minds? A new study tested different ways of carving limestone, a common material in prehistoric times. Th
The Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF, known as XLF, is showing warning signs that many investors find unsettling. Unlike other sector funds, this one moves the U. S. economy’s heartbeat; when it falters, markets often feel the tremor. Today’s data suggest that XLF is weak and its “vital signs” are d
A new survey took a close look at how much 11 to 18-year-olds in England understand about dementia. The research team wanted to see whether knowing about the condition differs across groups like gender, family income, or where someone lives. They also tried to figure out which experiences—like havin
Food delivery apps aren't just for college students or busy workers anymore. In China, more companies are pushing these services as a way to help older people who need meals brought to their door. But do seniors actually want this kind of help? Research says maybe not as much as we think. Many older
Higher education has lately felt like a battleground where ideas clash as fiercely as politics. The University of New England has organized a talk to ask whether universities should stay neutral, or if the government must step in to keep balance. The event is free and open to anyone who wants to l
Zoos have long been a point of debate. Some people see them as cruel, others view them as important for saving species. The picture is more complex than it first appears. Recent changes in many zoos have shifted their focus from simply displaying animals to actively protecting endangered species.
The need for tendon grafts is rising, and one way to meet this demand could be to allow more time between a person’s death and the harvest of their tendons. Researchers tested how letting tendons sit for up to 36 hours after death, and at different temperatures, affects their safety and quality.
A massive blue whale that drifted onto a southern Oregon beach in 2015 is about to reappear on land after an eleven‑year odyssey. The carcass, weighing roughly 200 tons and stretching nearly 70 feet, was found in a battered state. Scientists could not tell how long it had been dead, but tests reveal
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