A strange object from another star system is heading towards Jupiter. Scientists are excited but also worried. This object, called 3I/ATLAS, is not like anything they have seen before. It spins in a weird way and sometimes glows brighter or dimmer. Now, it is getting close to Jupiter, and this could
Cody Campbell, a billionaire and Texas Tech's top supporter, has a unique idea. He thinks Congress should create a new group to fix college sports. This is not just about throwing money at the problem. Campbell believes that private equity is only a temporary fix. He wants a long-term solution that
Books are still a big deal. 2025 was awesome for readers. Romance books, especially sports romance, were super popular. But what's coming in 2026? First, sports romance is still going strong. The craze started with "Heated Rivalry. " This book became so popular that the app Libby saw a huge increas
Times Square is getting a shiny new toy for New Year's Eve! This year, the famous ball drop will feature the biggest and brightest ball yet. It's called the Constellation Ball, and it's a whopping 12. 5 feet wide and weighs over 12, 000 pounds. That's a lot of bling! The new ball is covered in 5, 2
Iran is facing a serious economic crisis. The value of the Iranian rial has dropped sharply. One US dollar is now worth 1. 45 million rials, compared to 820, 000 rials a year ago. This means the average Iranian worker's monthly wage is worth just over $100. Basic food and supplies are eating up enti
Setting goals for the new year is easy, but sticking to them is hard. Many people make resolutions but give up quickly. One way to make your goals stick is by using cues. Cues are triggers that help you remember to do something. For example, if you want to start exercising, you might tie it to an ex
In the world of tiny creatures, there's a new hero for chickens. Meet Y86, a special kind of bacteria found in the guts of chickens. It's not just any bacteria, though. It's a champion at fighting off bad germs and can handle tough conditions. Y86 is a type of Lactobacillus gallinarum. Scientists f
Investigating animal cruelty can be tough, especially when it's unclear how long a blood sample has been at a crime scene. This is where the concept of time-since-deposition (TSD) comes into play. Scientists have been working on a new method to estimate the age of canine blood samples. The idea is t
Young people today are leaning more into religion. About 60% say they feel connected to something bigger than themselves. This shift is big because it goes against the trend of moving away from religion. Many in Gen Z also believe in miracles. They see them happening in their own lives. But even wi
CGMs, or continuous glucose monitors, are like tiny tech helpers for people with type 2 diabetes. They make checking blood sugar levels easier and can improve how people feel and their overall health. Even though more people are using them and insurance covers them, there are still hurdles, especial
