A recent video by Nick Shirley, a 23-year-old YouTuber, has led to a freeze in child care funding to Minnesota. Shirley, who calls himself an "independent YouTube journalist, " posted a 42-minute video on X and YouTube. In it, he and an older man, identified only as "David, " visited several daycare
Science has a new trick up its sleeve. It's called temperature-responsive liquid chromatography (TRLC). This isn't just any regular chromatography. It's special because it can change how it works just by changing the temperature. This is all thanks to smart polymers like PNIPAAm. These polymers are
Israel has decided to stop 37 aid groups from working in Gaza. These groups include big names like Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières. The reason? Israel says these groups didn't follow new rules to share their staff lists. But the aid groups say this could put their workers in danger and break EU l
The stock market is ending the year on a down note. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is lower today. Investors are reacting to some big news from the FDA. This news has caused biotech stocks to drop. It's a reminder that the market can be unpredictable. The FDA's announcement has sent shockwaves th
Cancer is tough to beat, but scientists are always looking for new ways to fight it. Recently, a team came up with a clever idea. They made tiny particles that can help the body's own immune system attack cancer cells. These particles are special because they use sound waves to do their job. Normal
The story of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is one of the biggest mysteries in aviation history. Over ten years ago, this plane vanished without a trace, leaving behind no clear answers. The latest news is that a new search has started, which has brought back some hope that the plane might finally be
New Year's Eve in North Texas is looking like a pleasant night for those planning to celebrate outdoors. The weather forecast promises clear skies and cool temperatures, making it ideal for ringing in the new year. The day will start off sunny and warm, with temperatures climbing to around 65 degre
Florida, known for its sunny beaches and warm weather, experienced an unusual cold snap on New Year's Eve. Many cities, like West Palm Beach and Miami, had their coldest December 31st in over 20 years. This cold wave came after a month of warmer-than-usual temperatures, making the sudden chill even
Big changes are happening in colleges across New England. The Trump administration has been busy making changes to higher education. They've been following a plan called Project 2025. This plan suggested splitting up the Department of Education and giving its jobs to other agencies. Many of these ch
A stroke can leave a person feeling down. This is called post-stroke depression (PSD). Sometimes, this sadness sticks around for a long time. Why does this happen? Scientists are trying to figure it out. They looked at genes and how they mix with things like lifestyle, diet, and common health marke
