University campuses across the United States have become focal points for intense debate and protest, particularly concerning the conflict in Gaza. At Brown University, recent student activism has led the administration to take a significant step: agreeing to have its governing body consider a divestment proposal targeting companies allegedly profiting from Israeli actions in Palestinian…
Think of a shark. What comes to mind? Sleek, powerful predators gliding silently through the water, perhaps accompanied only by the Jaws theme in your head. For decades, scientists largely agreed—sharks, lacking the vocal cords of mammals or the syrinx of birds, were essentially silent creatures, communicating through body language, electroreception, and smell. But as…
When you think of Denver Nuggets basketball, high-flying offense and the thin air advantage often come to mind. From the run-and-gun days of the 80s to the current Jokić-led dynasty, scoring has frequently been the signature. But championships, and indeed successful eras, are built on more than just points. Defense matters, and disrupting opponents with…
For decades, we’ve largely considered intentional burial – the careful placement of the dead – a hallmark of behaviour associated with larger-brained hominins like Neanderthals and our own species, Homo sapiens. It implies complex thought, perhaps grief, ritual, or a concept of an afterlife. But groundbreaking, albeit debated, research from the depths of a South…
Published: [4\4\2025] The Sutton Hoo helmet—a hauntingly beautiful and iconic artifact pulled from a 7th-century ship burial in England—is one of archaeology’s most celebrated treasures. For decades, its intricate design pointed towards connections with Vendel-era Sweden. But new research is challenging that narrative, suggesting the very iron used to craft this masterpiece may have originated hundreds…
Published: [2025-4-4] Robert Irwin, the globally recognized wildlife conservationist and son of the legendary “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, has just unveiled a side of himself that has fans buzzing – and doing a double-take. Known for his passion for animals and his signature khaki attire, the 20-something Irwin has stepped into the high-fashion spotlight as the…
Imagine sitting in your truck, minding your own business on a chilly day, when a shadow falls over your window. You look up, and staring back at you, mere inches away through the glass, is one of the planet’s largest and most powerful land predators. This isn’t a scene from a horror movie; it was…
Why Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Trip to Hungary Matters Whenever world leaders travel abroad, it usually means something important is happening behind the scenes. In this case, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent visit to Hungary marks a significant step toward strengthening Israel’s diplomatic and security ties with Central Europe. But why Hungary? And what…
Imagine walking along a beautiful Scottish shoreline and stumbling upon footprints that are over 170 million years old. That’s exactly what happened on the Isle of Skye, where researchers recently made an exciting prehistoric discovery — dinosaur footprints that offer rare clues about how these incredible creatures once lived. A Step Back in…
What’s Going On with Trump and Tariffs? Recently, former President Donald Trump made headlines again—this time by suggesting sweeping new tariffs if he returns to the White House. In case you’re wondering, tariffs are taxes on imported goods. They’re meant to protect U.S. industries from foreign competition, but they can also lead to…
