Did you know that the U. S. Constitution might actually prevent Donald Trump from returning to the presidency? It's true! There’s a provision in the 14th Amendment that says a president-elect can’t take office if they've been involved in an insurrection against the Constitution. This has already bee
Climate shifts and global tensions are making Europe's power grid resilience a hot topic. One clever solution is voluntary demand response, which helps balance power supply and demand during energy shortages or surplus from renewables. An open data service called Interoperable Recommender is making
Last summer, Jennifer Abel left Jonesworks, a company she helped start. She says she was bullied by the founder, Stephanie Jones. But Jones says Abel was fired for trying to poach clients. This isn't just a case of someone quitting their job – it’s a messy dispute with lawsuits and text messages bei
In a political storm, South Korea's main opposition party, the Democratic Party, has threatened to impeach acting leader Han Duck-soo. This comes as the country is dealing with the aftermath of President Yoon Suk Yeol's brief declaration of martial law. The Democratic Party, which holds a majority i
In a year filled with impressive TV shows, Amazon's 'The Rings of Power' stands out. The series, based on Tolkien's world, has been praised for its cinematic scope and intricate storylines. Among the many episodes, the season 2 installment titled "Doomed to Die" shines the brightest. This episode ma
You might've seen Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of Reddit, talking about women’s sports lately. He's not just talking, he’s doing something about it too! Recently, he attended a sports conference in New York and made a big prediction. He thinks a women's sports team will be worth a billion dollars by 2
Did you know that nuclear reactors were originally built to make bombs, not just generate electricity? It’s true. These reactors, known as dual-use reactors, produce plutonium that can be used for both power and weapons. Chernobyl, for instance, was one of these. People often say these reactors are
A significant power outage struck Nantucket during its annual Christmas Stroll, leaving more than 1, 400 businesses in the dark for about 27 hours. The island's Chamber of Commerce estimated that affected businesses lost around $1. 5 million. Shops struggled with credit card payments and were forced
Even though Bashar al-Assad's regime is gone, Syria is far from peaceful. There are several reasons why foreign powers are still involved. Turkey wants to take out Kurdish militants. Israel is striking at Syria’s military to keep weapons out of extremist hands. The US is nervously eyeing ISIS, makin
Did you know that plants can make you a better athlete? For three decades, scientists have been exploring how exercise pushes our bodies to the limit. They've discovered that certain plant compounds, like polysaccharides and antioxidants, can turn up the volume on your workouts. Polysaccharides, fo
