A new poll shows a big jump in how many young men think religion is “very important. ” The survey asked people between 18 and 30 about their beliefs. More than a third of the men said faith plays a big role in their lives, up from just under half a year ago. The change is notable because it shifts
In a quiet corner of Longmeadow, a simple wooden post now doubles as a window into the past and future of a wildlife refuge. A sign invites hikers to snap a picture with their phones, send it by email, and instantly add a new frame to a growing archive that tracks the area’s changes since 2020. T
Precision medicine means treating people based on their genes, habits and surroundings. It can change how we stop or cure heart and weight problems. The idea is great, but many poor countries and tiny island states face big obstacles. Their hospitals are weak, the science is expensive, and their peo
The show Girls rewrote the rule book for female characters on television. It let audiences see women who are messy, real and imperfect instead of flawless icons. The idea was bold and changed the conversation about what women can do on screen. Men who take creative risks are usually praised, but a w
Detecting harmful bacteria in food isn't as fast or easy as it should be. Most tests take too long, need too many steps, and don’t always catch the problem. That’s why a new method aims to change the game. Instead of relying on old-school lab work, this approach combines three tools: a quick DNA cop
Investors looking to cash in on AI’s rise often face a tough choice: buy early-stage startups at sky-high prices or wait for a safer public stock to climb. One fund, BlackRock’s Science and Technology Term Trust, offers a middle path. It holds a mix of fast-growing tech names—including a tiny slice
A well-known Northern California dairy brand is making a comeback in the frozen dessert aisle. After taking a break from ice cream for a while, Clover Sonoma is now selling four flavors in stores. These include classic options like vanilla bean and mint chocolate chip, along with chocolate milk and
Prices for natural gas nudged up recently as weather predictions turned cooler across most of the country. Traders who had bet against gas prices scrambled to buy back their positions, pushing values higher. A private weather team noted that temperatures could dip below normal in many central and ea
Alycia Baumgardner, known in the ring as "The Bomb, " isn't just another boxer with a few belts. She's flipping the script on what it means to be a champion. At a time when women's boxing struggles for attention, Baumgardner steps in not just to win matches but to rewrite the rules. Her journey from
Damon Jones, a former NBA player turned coach, is about to take his first legal step in a big gambling case. He’s expected to plead guilty in a wide investigation that’s already led to over 30 arrests. These include gamblers, mob-linked figures, and other basketball insiders. His court date was move
