Mongolia, with its expansive landscapes and centuries of history, is a treasure chest full of information about the past and current state of our planet. To unlock this treasure, there is a problem to solve. Why is Mongolia's natural history collections in big trouble and not content with keeping
Imagine this: tons of peach waste from making fruit juice and compote. It used to go to waste. So why not turn waste into a high-quality product? Industrial waste makes up a lot of what we throw away. That's why every little bit of waste we can reuse and recycle helps our planet. It's all about
First, let's talk about streetlights. You know, those tall poles with bright bulbs that light up our roads and sidewalks at night? Well, they're not just about helping us see in the dark. Because of the light they create, bugs, birds and other creatures can get confused and this can actually hurt ou
There is a new AI star in the making nowadays. Its name is DeepSeek. DeepSeek has caught everyone's eye by managing to do what other big AI names do, but it costs less and uses fewer resources when it runs. The AI world is going bonkers over its existence,
There's no mistaking it, our world is heating up. Cotton is a key player in the global fabric of society. The future of cotton is under threat because of frequent and intense heatwaves that are hobbling the plant. Climate change is real and cotton is feeling the b the brunt of it from one end of
Southern California's wildfires have become more frequent and intense. This is due to climate change, which has made the region's weather conditions more extreme. The changes in weather are making the region more prone to wildfires, The two preceding years were unusually wet, which boosted the growt
Ever wondered how sandstorms in the deserts of Northwest China affect driving safety on highways? A recent study dug into this issue, aiming to make driving in such extreme weather conditions safer. The research focused on how sandstorms and sand buildup influence driver behavior. It suggested diffe
Climate change is a big problem for kidney health. It's worse in poorer countries, but people there seem less worried than those in richer countries. One major reason for this difference could be education. To figure this out, we talked to a group of highly educated healthcare professionals. Turns
Ever wondered what makes small farmers in South Africa decide to own livestock and how big their herds get? A recent study looked into this, focusing on the Eastern Cape. They talked to 600 farmers, with 495 actually owning livestock. The study found that beliefs in African traditional religion, acc
Global shipping networks are in trouble. Extreme weather events are making it dangerous and unreliable for ships to travel their usual routes. Researchers have noticed that looking at each part of the network separately doesn't give a clear picture of the problem. So, they've come up with a new stra
