In 2026, science faced tough times in the U. S. Many research grants were put on hold or canceled. NASA's budget was at risk, and top scientists were leaving the country. Misinformation about vaccines and other important topics kept spreading. Despite these problems, scientists worldwide made amazin
Nursing homes in Singapore are facing a big problem. Many caregivers are thinking about leaving their jobs. This is not good for the homes or the people they care for. A recent study looked into why this is happening. First, let's talk about the people. The study found that age, gender, and how lon
In Illinois, a new law is changing the lighting game. Starting now, stores can't sell or give away certain fluorescent bulbs with screw or bayonet bases. But wait, there's more! In 2027, the ban will also cover pin-base compact fluorescents and linear fluorescents. Why the big change? Some folks, l
Florida's approach to managing its black bear population has sparked controversy. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) recently approved a three-week hunt without any monitoring or check stations. Critics argue that this decision contradicts both scientific recommendations and
Greece and Cyprus are making a big change for New Year's Eve in 2026. Instead of loud fireworks, they are opting for quieter celebrations. This shift is all about making the festivities more enjoyable for everyone, especially kids and pets. Athens started this trend last year with "quiet" fireworks
The EPA has decided to control the use of five common chemicals called phthalates. These chemicals are used to make plastics flexible. The EPA says these chemicals can harm workers and the environment. EPA head Lee Zeldin said the agency used solid science to make this decision. He said the chemica
Florida is in the middle of a big debate about straws. Some people think paper straws are better for the environment. But now, there's a new problem: paper straws might not be as safe as we thought. A new bill in Florida wants to stop cities and towns from making their own rules about straws. The b
In 2025, AI made huge strides in research, coding, and creating videos and images. It could now handle complex tasks and even plan things like vacations or order food online. But despite these advancements, we're still far from having AI that thinks like humans, known as artificial general intellige
A nonprofit group has taken a bold step. They filed a complaint against a federal judge. The judge is accused of creating a toxic work environment. This is not the first time such allegations have been made against Judge Sarah Merriam. The Legal Accountability Project, a group that supports judicia
A stroke can leave a person feeling down. This is called post-stroke depression (PSD). Sometimes, this sadness sticks around for a long time. Why does this happen? Scientists are trying to figure it out. They looked at genes and how they mix with things like lifestyle, diet, and common health marke
