“A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that disagreement is significantly reduced and, in some situations, almost entirely erased” (OregonState.edu, March 24, 2021).

For years, scientists have experimented with biological engineering for purposes both beneficial and lethal. Now, artificial intelligence is being used to design new viruses (The Guardian, August 6, 2026). AI is able to rapidly develop these viruses, known as bacteriophages, to specifically target destructive bacteria, such as deadly E. coli.

What is a covenant? A covenant is a formal agreement or promise. Sometimes it is a contract or other legal instrument concerning finance, sale of merchandise, or service, often containing promises, requirements, and commitments. There are also biblical covenants.

Bible students are generally familiar with two covenants in the Bible: The Old Covenant and the New Covenant. But there are more covenants in the Bible than one might think.

Sargassum seaweed gets its name from the Sargasso Sea—a region off the southeast coast of North America. However, the seaweed today moves across the Atlantic from the west coast of Africa to the Caribbean. The last couple years have seen a massive explosion in the amount of Sargassum seaweed impacting coasts of the Caribbean, Mexico, Florida, and Texas (AccuWeather.com, June 2, 2026).