Iran Expands Influence in Africa
For a long time, many people have known that Iran, a country ruled by religious leaders, has been supporting groups in the Middle East that are fighting for Islamic causes.…
A Clash Between Libraries and Politics
In recent times, a debate has sparked around the content found in the children’s sections of public libraries, leading to a broader conflict involving the American Library Association (ALA). This…
A New Voyage for Homer’s Epic Legends
Imagine you’re reading a story about Ulysses, a hero from ancient times, who had to wrap himself in an old cloak to avoid freezing to death. This story, part of…
Watch These Oscar-Nominated Documentaries
This year, the movies nominated for the Best Documentary at the Oscars are not the easiest to watch—but that doesn’t mean you should skip them. Even though they tackle tough…
The World’s Largest Ocean-Based Carbon Capture Plant
UCLA is teaming up with Singapore’s national water agency and other partners to create the biggest ocean-based plant that removes carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air. This plant is special…
McConnell to Step Aside: A New Chapter for the Republican Party
When Mitch McConnell, a seasoned politician from Kentucky, announced he wouldn’t run again for the role of Senate Republican leader, he mentioned it was time for new leadership. For many,…
Teaching AI to Forget: A New Path to Understanding Languages
Some very smart scientists have found a cool way to help artificial intelligence (AI) models understand languages better. They’ve developed a new type of machine learning that lets AI pick…
Eclipsing Beliefs: Changing Views of the Cosmos
Understanding the solar system is something we might think is pretty straightforward today, but there was a time when even the smartest people got it all mixed up for about…
French President Macron Raises Stakes against Russia
French President Emmanuel Macron has brought up a controversial idea by suggesting the potential deployment of Western troops to Ukraine, escalating tensions in the face of Russia’s military actions. During…
Controversy Surrounding Frozen Embryos in Alabama
In recent days, a big decision from Alabama’s Supreme Court has gotten a lot of people talking, especially about the chief justice, Tom Parker. This court decided that frozen embryos,…