Colombia's wetlands, or ciénagas, are vital for both nature and people. They help control water levels, support wildlife, and provide a living for many fishermen. However, these wetlands often lack clear boundaries. This makes it hard to protect them and can lead to conflicts over land. The Colombi
In the District, domestic violence is a serious issue that needs more attention. Recent data shows a worrying trend: strangulation cases have increased by 60%. This is a red flag because strangulation is a severe form of abuse. It can lead to fatal outcomes, with an 800% higher chance of homicide in
Federal employees who believe they were wrongly fired for their political views are now taking their fight to the courts. They are asking judges and an independent body that handles federal worker disputes to decide if their First Amendment and civil service protections were violated. The cases fil
Tiny robots, smaller than a grain of salt, have been created. These robots can move, sense their surroundings, and make decisions all by themselves. They are powered by light and can work for months without stopping. These tiny robots are the result of a collaboration between researchers at the Uni
Dallas is making waves as a top spot for finance companies. Mayor Eric Johnson believes that New York City's policies might push some firms to move to Dallas. He thinks this could be a big change, with more companies and people choosing Dallas over NYC. Johnson has been vocal about Dallas' growth.
MicroStrategy, a software company turned Bitcoin enthusiast, just got some good news. MSCI, a big name in finance, decided not to kick MicroStrategy out of its important stock index. This decision came after a lot of back and forth. MicroStrategy is known for holding a ton of Bitcoin. In fact, it's
Avengers: Doomsday is bringing back some familiar faces from the X-Men universe. The latest teaser focuses on Charles Xavier, Magneto, and Cyclops, hinting at their return. The Xavier Institute looks deserted, and Charles and Erik are seen playing chess, just like in the older movies. Cyclops makes
Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S26 Ultra is making waves, but not for the reasons you might think. The latest leaks suggest that Samsung is ditching the unique vinyl record-style camera rings from the Galaxy S25 series. Instead, they are going back to a more traditional design, similar to the Galaxy S24
The United States is bracing for a series of storms this week, with multiple states likely to experience a mix of snow, ice, and rain. The first storm is already making its way across the Great Lakes, heading towards the Northeast. This storm is expected to bring significant snowfall to northern New
The building industry is going green, and recycled cement mortar (RCM) is getting attention. It's eco-friendly, but how strong is it? That's where smart tech comes in. Scientists used artificial neural networks (ANNs) to predict the strength of RCM. They added some smart algorithms to make the ANNs
