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Feb 24 2026SCIENCE

New Paths for Carbon Capture: Polymer Membranes That Work

Polymer membranes are becoming a key tool for removing CO₂ from industrial gases, but they still face hurdles. The main challenge is balancing how fast the gas moves through the film, how well it can be separated from other gases, how stable the material stays over time, and whether it can be made a

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Cryptococcosis Hits the ICU: What French Doctors Learned

A recent study in France followed patients who had to be moved into the intensive care unit because of a fungal infection caused by Cryptococcus. The fungus is usually harmless to healthy people, but it can become deadly when the immune system is weak. The research team collected data from severa

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Feb 24 2026SPORTS

Arsenal’s Tight Battle for the Top Spot

The Gunners have turned a rough patch into a bright win, beating Tottenham and showing they can still fight for the title. After two ties in a row, doubts grew about their ability to handle pressure when it matters most. The victory has lifted fans’ confidence and changed the story of their se

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Use Frozen Russian Money for Ukraine’s Repair

In February 2022, Russia launched a full‑scale attack on Ukraine. The European Union quickly froze Russian central bank assets that are now worth over €210 billion, with the majority held by Euroclear in Belgium. These funds have been kept idle while Ukraine’s people suffer war damage, displacement

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Laser Gun Lets Ukraine Fight Drone Swarms Without Big Money

Ukraine is now using a tiny laser weapon that can shoot down drones from the sky. The device, called Sunray, looks like a small telescope with cameras on its sides to spot and follow targets. Soldiers can put it in the back of a pickup truck, making it easy to move around front‑line towns and milita

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Scientists Head to Australia for Better Funding

American researchers are moving overseas because money for science in the U. S. is shrinking. The last year’s cuts hit projects on inequality, gender and climate change hard. Universities stopped hiring new staff, cut graduate spots and reduced PhD places. Other countries see this as a chance

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Putin Orders Stronger Guard on Russia’s Energy Lines After Ukraine Hits

The head of state told the country’s main security agency to tighten protection around power plants, pipelines and transport routes because of recent attacks that he says were helped by foreign spies. He made the remarks on the fourth year of the conflict, warning that those who push Moscow too f

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Feb 24 2026HEALTH

Living with Pain: How Drug Reactions Shape Daily Life

People often turn to over‑the‑counter painkillers like ibuprofen or naproxen when they feel discomfort. Yet, for a notable number of Americans, these common medicines can trigger allergic‑like reactions that force them to stop using the drugs and worry about their health. The study examined how t

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Feb 24 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Catch the New CIA Show Tonight for Free

The new crime drama “CIA” is hitting CBS this Monday at 10 p. m. ET, and viewers who don’t have cable can still watch it without paying. By signing up for a free trial on services such as Fubo or DIRECTV, you can stream the episode live and keep it on demand for a few days. Those who already h

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Weather App Gives More Than Just Rain Alerts

A team that once built a hit weather app for Apple is back with Acme Weather, promising better forecasts and more playful alerts. The creators claim their new app improves on the accuracy they offered before selling to Apple by combining several data sources—numerical models, satellite feeds, ground

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