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Nuclear war vs. science: which will end humanity first?

April 29, 2026

Scientists often chase big ideas—like finding a perfect theory to explain the universe. One physicist, now famous for a $3 million prize, thinks humans might never reach that finish line. Why? Because nuclear war could finish us first. This isn’t just guesswork. The same person helped solve a major

politics

Students and Teachers Ask: Is Climate Science Really Open About Its Funding?

April 29, 2026

A fresh study noticed something odd about climate papers that link global warming to stronger storms. Out of 331 experts listed on 82 papers, none had declared any personal or financial links to groups with a clear agenda. That turns out to matter because papers paid for by environmental charities w

crypto

New Crypto Fund Hits Stockholm’s Biggest Exchange

April 29, 2026

A Swedish company just made it easier for regular investors to bet on Sui, a fresh blockchain that claims to handle transactions super fast with almost no fees. Virtune, a regulated crypto asset manager, launched the Virtune Sui ETP on Nasdaq Stockholm, letting people buy shares linked directly to t

crypto

Saving Tokens After a Big Crypto Mix-Up

April 29, 2026

A glitch in April let someone make fake tokens worth almost $300 million. These fake tokens spread across lending platforms like Aave. Now, a group of crypto experts wants to clean up the mess without making things worse. The fix isn\’t simple. First, the team needs to prove these fake tokens are r

health

Should paramedics give aspirin before patients reach the hospital?

April 29, 2026

Quick action saves lives when someone has a heart attack. That’s why some emergency teams now give aspirin on the spot. But does this practice hold up under real-world conditions? A study called CELEBRATE looked at whether early aspirin use actually helps patients before they even get to the hospita

sports

Basketball gets bigger and Tennessee faces tough choices

April 29, 2026

Next year the NCAA basketball tournaments will grow. Instead of the usual number, 76 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s events starting in 2027. That’s twenty more spots than before. The change comes as college sports leaders look for ways to give more schools a shot at the national sp

politics

Fixing Michigan’s old dams: Why a billion-dollar plan matters

April 29, 2026

Michigan has over 2, 500 dams, most built more than a century ago to power mills or control water. Many now leak, crack, or no longer serve their original purpose. Between 2021 and today, the state spent $44. 5 million trying to fix the worst ones. Experts say that’s not nearly enough. A new report

environment

Why oak trees struggle to grow in Mediterranean forests

April 29, 2026

Mediterranean oak forests face a tough challenge: acorns rarely survive long enough to become new trees. A study in a protected area in Italy showed that most acorns disappeared within days after being planted, eaten by animals like mice and jays. The researchers tested four oak species, from large

politics

California’s Billionaire Tax: A Bold Move or a Costly Mistake?

April 29, 2026

California is testing a new idea that might backfire. The state now has a “billionaire tax” on the ballot, pushed by union leaders who argue it will help fund public services. But the plan has already started a quiet exodus—not of the poor, but of some of the state’s wealthiest residents. Many had s

politics

What college really teaches students about extreme beliefs

April 29, 2026

A recent case involved a highly educated engineer facing legal consequences after being connected to political violence. Data shows this isn’t an isolated incident. Surveys indicate most Americans without a college education reject violence for political causes, but that number rises significantly a