Did you know that melatonin, the hormone that helps us sleep, also plays a big role in protecting plants? Scientists found that when mung bean plants are under stress from cadmium, melatonin steps in to help. This tiny molecule boosts the activity of several key enzymes, making the plants more resil
Brooke Rollins, nominated to lead the U. S. Department of Agriculture, assured senators that politics won't sway how wildfires are fought in California. At her confirmation hearing, she also admitted that President Trump's plans could cause trouble for farmers. Rollins, a lawyer from Texas, backed T
Here's something that might surprise you: former U. S. President Trump decided to stop providing security protection for his ex-officials, Mike Pompeo and Brian Hook. This happened even though the current Biden administration had warned that both men were still at risk due to actions they took under
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg once had a different view on defense spending. As the former Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, he often failed to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target. But now, heading the world's most powerful military alliance, he has changed his mind. He credits form
The US Department of Justice is ramping up its effort to go after state and local officials who refuse to help with Trump's immigration crackdown. In a recent memo, the acting deputy attorney general, Emil Bove, instructed federal prosecutors across the country to investigate and potentially charge
Imagine you've been fleeing danger and waiting for years to start a new life in America. Many refugees had already been approved and booked their flights. But this week, the Trump administration hit the pause button on refugee travel. Thousands are now stuck, including over 1, 600 Afghans who helped
President Trump's recent announcement aims to adjust birthright citizenship rules in the United States. For over 150 years, the Constitution has granted automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil. However, the new executive order seeks to change this, affecting not just undocumented immig
In a sudden move, the White House has ordered all employees in federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices to take paid administrative leave effective immediately. This action is part of a series of changes from the new administration, following through on a campaign promise to limit DEI
Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that doubles down on the use of the death penalty. The order instructs the attorney general to seek death sentences for certain crimes, like murders of law enforcement officers and crimes by undocumented immigrants. Trump also wants to over
Imagine waking up on a Tuesday morning in 2025, with 344 days left in the year. It's January 21st, and history is about to be made. On this day, the United States reported its first confirmed case of a mysterious virus that had been sweeping through China. A resident of Washington state, who had rec
