The memorial garden in Tuam looks peaceful from the street, with neat grass and quiet housing that suggests nothing of the tragedy beneath. Yet this week, workers began sealing off the site where investigators believe nearly 800 children are buried. Forensic teams are beginning Ireland’s most extensive excavation to recover the remains of babies and...

Imagine a world where rivers flowed across lush landscapes, where early mammals roamed beneath warm skies, and where life thrived in places we now consider Earth’s most desolate. Now imagine that world perfectly preserved, frozen for 34 million years beneath two miles of Antarctic ice. Scientists have just discovered exactly that. A prehistoric landscape larger than Belgium, complete with...

The Transportation Security Administration has implemented a comprehensive ban on lithium-ion batteries in checked luggage. This comes just months before the REAL ID travel requirement came into effect on May 7th. This restriction affects millions of travelers who routinely pack portable chargers and power banks in their checked bags.  However, lithium-ion batteries and devices that...

In an eerie twist of fate, two men survived deadly plane crashes while seated in the exact same seat: 11A. The most recent survivor, Viswash Kumar Ramesh, walked away from the wreckage of Air India Flight AI‑171. Decades earlier, Thai actor and singer Ruangsak “James” Loychusak survived a similar crash, also from seat 11A. On...

Many young people today are striving to live healthier lifestyles by exercising regularly and eating properly. However, many health foods can often come with unexpected side effects. Yet I don’t think anyone anticipated that simply swallowing a food could cause issues. That’s right, one man ended up in the hospital after only eating a tablespoon...

Scientists achieved remarkable progress in HIV gene editing research using CRISPR technology to eliminate viral DNA from infected cells. With current HIV medicines only inhibiting the virus, this therapy aims to eradicate the virus from the body entirely. The University of Amsterdam team successfully demonstrated proof-of-concept results, while Excision BioTherapeutics advanced to human clinical trials...

Could your newborn be eligible for $1,000 from the federal government? That’s the question many Americans are asking after former President Donald Trump unveiled a new proposal targeting specific birth years. The plan, which centers on creating government-funded investment accounts for newborns, aims to boost family savings and encourage stock market participation from the very...

Elon Musk, the outspoken tech billionaire behind Tesla, SpaceX, and X, has stirred controversy yet again. But this time, the reaction carries an unexpected legal twist. After slamming former President Donald Trump online, Musk now faces an aggressive backlash from Trump’s political allies. Most notably, Steve Bannon, Trump’s former chief strategist, has called for the...

Elon Musk rarely backs down from a fight. As the CEO of Tesla and SpaceX and the owner of X (formerly Twitter), Musk has made a career of pushing boundaries. Whether he’s clashing with regulators, making bombshell product announcements, or weighing in on global politics, his words carry weight, and often stir controversy. Recently, Musk...

With new tariffs on the way, billionaire Mark Cuban says it’s time to think ahead. If you’re wondering what to buy before tariffs hit, experts have answers. Prices for everyday items will likely soar, while some goods could even vanish from stores. Cuban’s warning has made waves because it’s not just about fancy gadgets, it’s...

Across the globe, people notice habits that stand out in the U.S. From reciting pledges to giant coffee mugs, some customs feel perfectly normal for Americans but odd elsewhere. These small details highlight the rich character of American culture and reveal customs that can surprise or even puzzle visitors. By looking at these examples of...

Somewhere, far out in our galaxy, astronomers have discovered a deep space object that emits synchronized radio and X-ray pulses once every 44 minutes. Located around 15,000 to 16,000 light years away from our own planet, the object has been named ASKAP J1832- 0911. Pulsars typically pulse every few milliseconds to seconds, so finding a deep...