Tiny, silent, and invisible: that is what China’s newest weapons look like. Instead of loud bangs and flying bullets, they use magnets and microwaves. One device, called a Gauss gun, fits in a single hand. It fires metal slugs without gunpowder, smoke, or shell casings. A small screen shows battery
A new crime thriller on a major streaming service has arrived, featuring a familiar cast and a story split between two timelines. The show follows Dr. Scarpetta, a forensic pathologist, with two actresses portraying her at different ages. Nicole Kidman takes on the role of the older Scarpetta, while
A new study looks at how well each state supports children’s health, but the results aren’t always what you’d expect. Most kids have insurance, yet families still struggle with big bills—on average, parents pay around $6, 850 a year just to cover their children under work-based plans. That shows hav
When Ebola struck eastern Congo between 2018 and 2020, the country was already dealing with more than just a deadly virus. War zones, weak health services, and deep distrust in leaders turned this outbreak into a tougher challenge. Vaccines arrived fast—too fast for some—and not everyone trusted the
The 24th annual gala hosted by the Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation pulled in almost $1. 4 million, a win for programs that touch more than 40, 000 people each year with arts education and community outreach. A crowd of over 340 guests filled the venue, where the star was Tony‑Award winner Idi
The world faces an energy crisis and worsening climate, pushing scientists to find cleaner ways to power daily life. One promising route is photocatalysis, a process that uses sunlight to create chemical fuels. A group of materials called layered double hydroxides (LDHs) and their transformed forms—
Fernando Mendoza, a former Heisman winner and rising NFL star, completed his business studies at UC‑Berkeley’s Haas School of Business in just three years. He used earnings from his name, image and likeness deals to cover tuition for the final semester, showing early that money can be a tool when us
Elon Musk recently posted on X that Tesla’s Full Self‑Driving system saves many lives, citing a video where a car avoided an accident in poor visibility. He acknowledged the technology is not perfect but said it could prevent 90 % of yearly auto deaths. Musk added that the remaining 10 % who still d
The U. S. administration is asking Congress for the biggest defense budget hike in 75 years, aiming to reshape the military’s industrial base and introduce cutting‑edge systems. The proposal includes a 44 % rise in the overall budget for fiscal year 2027, starting this October, and a 77 % jump in
Many older drivers struggle with a simple question: how well do they really drive? Research reveals a surprising pattern—some believe they're sharper than they are, while others doubt themselves unnecessarily. This mismatch between self-perception and reality isn't just about driving; it affects saf
