Ever wondered how someone with an intellectual disability makes choices? Canada has a unique method to lend a hand. Researchers checked out seven individuals with varying degrees of intellectual disabilities across two Canadian provinces. Guess what they discovered? A common decision-making process
Plants have a fascinating ability to create new vessels after being damaged, right? They can even do this when attacked by bad guys that steal their food! Scientists in Germany wanted to find out what helps or hinders this process, so they looked for genes in Arabidopsis mutants that changed how new
Day 3 of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominee hearings gave us a sneak peek into the battles ahead. Scott Bessent, nominated for Treasury, stressed the importance of making Trump's 2017 tax cuts permanent. He believes this will prevent a tax hike for the middle class and boost the economy.
If you’re into handheld gaming, you’ve probably seen or heard about the Switch 2. At first glance, it looks like Nintendo took a page from other gaming brands like Lenovo. The new Switch has a darker, more serious look, which is a big change from their usual bright and fun designs. This isn’t the Ni
In response to rising concerns, the British government has decided to launch a rapid review into the extent of child sexual abuse by gangs. This move comes after Elon Musk, a tech billionaire, brought attention to the issue through his social media platform. Home Secretary Yvette Cooper announced th
Blake Lively, star of the hit movie "It Ends With Us, " has fired back after Justin Baldoni, her co-star and the director of the film, filed a $400 million lawsuit against her and her husband, Ryan Reynolds. This isn't just some celebrity feud; it's a heated legal battle involving sexual harassment
The Department of Education has spoken up about a hot topic: paying college athletes. They said that new plans to pay athletes in some sports more than others might break the law called Title IX. This law makes sure schools treat both male and female athletes fairly. The memo was released just befor
For 468 long days, families of hostages have been living in darkness. But now, a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas promises a sliver of light. The deal, starting Jan. 19 for 42 days, could free 33 of the 98 hostages. The agonizing wait for the remaining families continues. Each day they ask
Imagine digging up crimes from the past. That's what happened when DNA testing finally caught up with Kurt Alan Rillema, a Michigan business owner. Police found that Rillema, 51, was the FBI behind two sexual assault cases way back in 1999 and 2000—at golf courses in Oakland County and Penn State Un
Ever wondered what makes some batteries better than others? The answer might surprise you – it's all about the electrolytes! Lithium-oxygen (Li-O2) batteries are super promising, but they rely heavily on these special chemicals. Think of electrolytes as the battery's lifeblood, helping everything ru
