Iran's top leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been hiding for weeks. He stayed in a secret place during the fight with Israel. Now, he might come out. But he will see a different Iran. The war hurt Iran badly. Israel attacked many places. Important military leaders were killed. The damage is still
A long time ago, people lived on the Ryukyu Islands near Japan. No one knows how they got there. The trip was tough because of a super strong ocean current called the Kuroshio Current. To figure it out, scientists built a boat like the ones from that time and tried the journey themselves. They used
Antibiotics are everywhere. They are used to keep animals healthy and help plants grow. But what happens when these medicines end up in our oceans? Scientists have been studying this for years. They found that antibiotics can have a big impact on marine algae. These tiny plants are super important.
Deep beneath the Earth's surface, something incredible is happening. A column of molten rock is rising up in pulses, like a heartbeat. This is causing a big crack in the African continent. Scientists have been studying this in a place called Afar, in Ethiopia. Here, three huge cracks in the Earth's
Pet allergies are more common than you might think. They affect a big chunk of people worldwide. The culprits aren't the fur, but tiny proteins in an animal's skin, saliva, or urine. These allergens can stick around for weeks, even after a pet is gone. Living with pets might actually lower allergy
A sudden storm turned a birthday celebration into a tragedy on Lake Tahoe. Eight people lost their lives when their boat capsized in rough waters. Among the victims was a DoorDash executive, Josh Pickles, his parents, and close friends. They were enjoying a day on the lake to celebrate his mother's
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has just made a big find. It has spotted its first new planet outside our solar system. This planet, named TWA 7b, is special. It is the lightest planet ever seen directly outside our solar system. It is about 100 times the mass of Earth. That is still very ligh
As people age, their health, social roles, and sense of self often change. Research shows that having a sense of purpose can lead to better health and happiness. This study looked at elderly people living in care homes in Romania. It found that religion and spirituality were very important to them.
Doctors in the USA have a lot on their plates. They deal with life and death every day. So, it's no surprise that many turn to spirituality or religion to find meaning. A recent study shed light on this topic. It showed that many internal medicine doctors have strong spiritual or religious beliefs.
Parents of children with rare neurogenetic conditions have always faced big hurdles. These hurdles got even bigger during the COVID-19 pandemic. Support systems broke down. Parents needed help more than ever. Tele-mental health services stepped up during the pandemic. These services could reach par
