For years, ADHD was mostly linked to kids who couldn’t sit still. Now, adults—especially women—are getting diagnosed long after childhood. Why? One big reason might be that doctors are finally listening instead of dismissing complaints about forgetfulness or messy thoughts as “just stress” or “bad h
Japan and South Korea share a bond that’s hard to ignore. On one side, they’re economic allies, trading technology, cars, and pop culture like K-pop. On the other, they’re stuck in arguments over history—especially Japan’s rule over Korea in the early 1900s. These fights pop up in trade disputes, co
Scientists took a close look at a quiet stretch of coast where the Skagerrak Sea meets land. They wanted to see how certain chemicals move around in water, mud, and shellfish. These chemicals, called PAHs, come from old fires, car exhaust, or oil spills. But the team also checked for two new types o
On a scorching day, stepping into a parked car feels like entering an oven. The trapped heat makes the cabin uncomfortable and forces drivers to rely heavily on air conditioning. But blasting the A/C doesn’t just cool you down—it also burns through fuel faster. Research shows that in extreme heat, a
This holiday weekend started with big travel plans for nearly 45 million Americans. Most wanted to reach beaches, cities, or family gatherings. But weather had other ideas. Storms pounded the East Coast from Boston to New Orleans, turning roads into rivers and airports into waiting rooms. Meanwhile,
Maryland's Memorial Day weekend started with a blanket of morning fog that lingered until late morning. As the day warmed up, temperatures climbed from the comfortable low 60s to near 70 degrees, pushed by a warm front sliding northward. The air grew thick and sticky by afternoon, setting the stage
Florida’s latest $115 billion budget reveals how the state plans to spend money on schools and healthcare, after months of arguments between lawmakers. The final deal was struck late on a May evening, wrapping up weeks of back-and-forth negotiations. The budget sits between two earlier proposals—one
A new batch of seven Australian women and twelve children with ties to the Islamic State are set to leave a northeastern Syrian camp where they’ve been held since the militant group’s collapse. This follows the return of four women and nine children earlier this month—each group bringing back years
A new experiment shows that raw chicken feathers can be broken down into useful nitrogen and enzymes using only the bacteria already living on them. Researchers set up a 50‑liter tank that was fed with tap water and left untouched by sterilization or extra nutrients. The machine alternated between b
Boston’s weather this week will be quite wet. The first day, Memorial Day, starts with fog and light showers that may last into the afternoon. Temperatures will be in the low 70s, with breezes keeping it calm. Some rain might reach a quarter of an inch in the morning, so people may stay inside. On
