What Would Happen without Leap Day?
February 29 is known as “leap day.” But what is behind this rare extra day on the calendar?
US Approves Asthma Drug to Treat Food Allergies
The U.S. food and drug agency has approved a medication already used to treat the breathing condition asthma to treat people for food allergies.
US State Court Rules Embryos Can Be Considered Children
The Supreme Court of Alabama has ruled that frozen embryos can be considered children under state law.
South Korean Grandmas Rap about Farm Life
A group of South Korean rappers in their eighties has become popular in their hometown and beyond.
Study Finds Majority of Retired People Enjoy VR
A new study found that a majority of retired people who experienced virtual reality (VR) said they liked using the technology.
OpenAI Announces New Video Generator
The maker of ChatGPT recently announced its next move into generative artificial intelligence.
Environmentalists Celebrate Return of Rhinos in Central Kenya
Conservationists in Kenya are celebrating the return of many rhinoceroses to an area where they have not been for many years.
Are Lab-grown Diamonds Sustainable?
Human-made diamonds come with an appealing claim: Manufacturers say the stones are produced ethically using renewable energy. But many of the products do not meet that claim or their producers do not confirm the electricity sources they use.
Biden Campaign Defends Decision to Put President on TikTok
U.S. President Joe Biden officially has a presence on TikTok. But his reelection campaign is having to defend its decision to put him on the video sharing app.
Historic Gun Factory in New York State Village to Close
The oldest gunmaker in America is closing its factory in a small town in the state of New York.