Being mixed isn’t just about having two last names or checking multiple boxes on forms—it’s a daily balancing act between cultures that don’t always want to share the same space. Take Aubrey Plaza, who grew up in a Puerto Rican household but was constantly told she didn’t “look” Latino enough to cla
Research shows that how big a baby is at birth—especially weight and head size—can hint at how well they’ll do in school later. Scientists wanted to know if these clues actually mean anything, or if they’re just random. By studying twins, they could compare siblings who share the same genes and ofte
Angel Reese got a quick lesson in how different Atlanta’s basketball arenas can feel. Five days after playing at State Farm Arena in front of 17, 000 fans, she stepped into Gateway Center Arena, a smaller 3, 500-seat venue where the crowd sits right on top of the action. The change in atmosphere was
A hidden gem in Franklin County just opened its doors to the public. Bald Knob Natural Area Preserve now welcomes visitors to explore a one-of-a-kind landscape filled with exposed rocks and a special flower found nowhere else in the world. The rocky terrain isn’t just for looks—it’s a rare habitat t
In Salem, Oregon, a growing local movement is proving that you don’t need cash to refresh your wardrobe or learn new things. Circular Salem turns everyday swapping into community events that help families save money and cut down on waste. Started by two residents who saw a gap in how people connect
A biotech team recently announced they hatched live chicks using a 3D-printed shell instead of a natural one. The experiment used fertilized eggs placed into this artificial structure, which was designed to control oxygen flow like a real eggshell. While this sounds impressive, critics argue it’s ju
The University of South Carolina made a major change to its medical school this year. They renamed it after Florence doctor Edward Floyd and his wife, Kay. The announcement happened during a private gathering on May 22. The decision honors years of support and giving back to the university. Edward
A teenage Stephen Hawking wasn’t exactly the classroom star. In the early 1960s his father scribbled in a family journal that the boy spent more time at home than with textbooks. The father even called him lazy. What’s more surprising is that Hawking’s mom agreed—she worried her son lacked the confi
Crickets might seem like simple creatures that just chirp at night and get eaten by lizards. But new research suggests they could feel something closer to pain than we ever gave them credit for. Scientists tested how crickets react to small injuries, and the results are harder to ignore than a bug f
A week in science brought a mix of bold claims and careful rethinking. A company working on reviving extinct species announced it successfully hatched chicken chicks using lab-made eggshells, a small step toward their bigger goals. Meanwhile, scientists launched a space mission to study Earth’s magn
