The back rooms of the La Brea Tar Pits are now a maze of packing crates. Each crate has a handwritten note that says things like “bison skulls” or “camel hip. ” All bones, even the smallest dire wolf rib, are wrapped in foam and boxed. The museum will close on July 6 for a huge renovation. It wil
The current administration has once again suggested large reductions in the budgets of key U. S. science agencies. The most drastic proposals target two bodies that many people rely on: the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Science Foundation. Both would see their funding cut by more
The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA in Bay City is launching a fresh summer program that blends learning with fun. These short camps focus on teaching kids how to stay safe in water while letting them enjoy games and activities. Each three‑day session is split into clear blocks: a half‑hour swim lesson,
Bite marks can act like fingerprints, helping police link a suspect to a crime. Traditionally, experts look at photos and make measurements by eye—a process that can vary from one person to another. A new experiment tried a different route: using a 3‑D scanner and computer programs to compare bite m
The NBA Finals opening game for the New York Knicks was a rollercoaster. Jalen Brunson became the hero, but not without some rough patches along the way. First, a scary moment when teammate Harrison Barnes crashed onto his knee during a rebound battle. Brunson headed straight to the locker room, lea
The ARCA Menards Series race at Michigan International Speedway last Friday ended in a surprise after just 57 laps—way earlier than planned. Gio Ruggiero, driving the No. 18 Toyota for First Auto Group, secured his third win of the season, but completing a full race proved unnecessary. Heavy rain fo
A recent change in federal employment rules now lets managers remove about 8, 000 health workers—many involved in policy decisions—more easily. These employees work across agencies like the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, and the Food and Drug Administration. Their ne
In a quiet neighborhood of Kharkiv, a city that has seen more than its share of destruction, 16-year-old Nastya remembers the day war came to her doorstep. It was February 2022, and Russian forces tried to take the city in a single push. The battle at School No. 134 lasted half a day, turning the ar
A well-known tech executive recently discussed a plan with the U. S. government that could change who controls one of the biggest players in artificial intelligence. The idea? The government might take a financial stake in OpenAI, a company that develops advanced AI tools. The executive argued this
Artificial intelligence is changing how people work, study, and interact every day. Some experts call it the biggest shift since the Industrial Revolution, and big tech companies are pouring money into AI tools. Yet most Americans aren’t rushing to embrace it. In fact, they’re five times more likely
