In a surprising discovery, scientists have found evidence of small lightning strikes on Mars. These tiny sparks were picked up by the microphone on NASA's Perseverance rover. The sounds were recorded during dust storms and dust devils, with 55 instances documented over two Martian years. These electrical discharges are similar to static electricity on Earth and were ...
Canada's government has made a big change in its climate rules. They've decided to ease up on some environmental regulations to attract more investment in the energy sector. This move is part of a new agreement between the federal government and Alberta, Canada's top oil-producing province. The deal means that the planned limits on emissions from the oil and gas sec...
The people of St. Vincent have spoken, and change is in the air. After 25 years, the New Democratic Party (NDP) has made a big comeback, winning the 2025 elections. Their leader, Dr. Godwin Friday, is set to become the island's next prime minister. This win is a big deal. It means the end of a long era under former Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves. The NDP secured 11 ...
The NFL's Thanksgiving games are more than just football; they're a massive opportunity for prediction markets. With teams from states where sports betting is illegal playing, these games see a huge surge in activity. The Dallas Cowboys vs. Kansas City Chiefs game, for example, is expected to set new records for NFL-related prediction contracts. But why the big deal...
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines is about to make a big decision. On Thursday, people will vote in a general election. The main question is whether Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves and his Unity Labour Party (ULP) will win again. If they do, it will be their sixth time in a row. That's a long time to be in charge! Gonsalves has been the prime minister since 2001. He's...
Germany is stepping up to mediate a growing rift between the U. S. and South Africa. The issue? South Africa's invitation to the next G20 summit, which U. S. President Donald Trump has revoked. Trump's decision comes after he accused South Africa of mistreating its white minority. These claims have been widely disputed. Back in May, Trump even brought up these alleg...
The Olympic flame's journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Games started with a twist. Bad weather in western Greece forced the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, moving it from the ancient stadium to a nearby museum. The flame, usually lit by the sun's rays, had to rely on a backup flame from a rehearsal due to the overcast skies. Greek rower Petros Gaidatzis kicked off...
Mike Selig, a lawyer with strong ties to the crypto world, is on track to become the sole leader of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). This is a big deal because the CFTC is responsible for overseeing financial markets, including the rapidly growing crypto industry. Selig has worked with many crypto clients, from big investment firms to smaller startup...
Retailers in the UK got a bit of good news recently. The government decided to lower taxes on many shops, hotels, and places where people go for fun. This was part of a big financial plan by the finance minister, Rachel Reeves. The change means over 750, 000 places will pay less tax. But there's a catch: bigger places will pay more to make up for the lower rates else...
Dark matter remains one of the universe's biggest mysteries. It's invisible, yet scientists believe it makes up a huge part of galaxies. The idea is that to make sense of what we see in space, there must be a lot of unseen matter out there. We know it's there because of its gravitational pull, but seeing it directly has been a challenge. Recently, a Japanese scienti...