Fish populations in England's rivers have been on a rollercoaster ride over the past four decades. Once struggling due to water pollution and changes in land use, these aquatic creatures have shown remarkable improvements. Scientists looked at data from 16, 124 surveys at 1180 sites across England,
Ever wondered how wage gaps changed over time in ancient China? Let's dive into the story from the Han Dynasty in 202 BCE to the Qing Dynasty in 1912 CE. We'll use historical records of government salaries, prices, and farm productivity to see how much officials and peasants earned. By comparing the
It was a rollercoaster of events as Storm Éowyn, named after the fierce heroine from Tolkien's tales, hit Ireland and Scotland. Forecasters raised a red alert, warning of danger to life, as blistering winds reached up to 114 mph (183 kph). People were advised to stay indoors, and many did, but sadly
On Thursday, a Seattle federal judge halted President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship. Judge John Coughenour, appointed by Ronald Reagan, blocked the president's executive order, calling it "blatantly unconstitutional. " The order faced opposition from four Democratic-led states
Since 2006, Brazil has seen a surge in outdoor gyms popping up in public squares, but these aren't your average workouts. Initially aimed at seniors, particularly women, as part of a global ‘healthy cities’ movement, these gyms are more than just fitness equipment. Based on a study in Rio de Janeiro
Ever wondered which part of a silver carp tastes best and is suited for which cooking method? A study dug deep into this question. The researchers checked out different muscle segments of the silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) under various cooking methods. They wanted to find out how the tas
Last week, I went to the Battle for the Paddle event at Sandpoint High School. The wrestling matches were the highlight for me. The boys from Lakeland and Sandpoint schools showed some impressive skills, with Lakeland coming out on top. However, something didn't add up. The two girls from each schoo
Imagine having a class all about death, spirituality, and palliative care. Sounds heavy, right? But for university students, this is an opportunity to learn critical skills and broaden their perspectives for holistic patient care. By combining different fields of study, like medicine and theology, t
Ever wondered how growing and selling crops can help make life better for folks in rural Ethiopia? Well, it turns out, it can make a big difference! Let's dive into a study that looked at how crop commercialization is affecting poverty in these areas. Researchers explored whether selling crops, like
You might be wondering how much a knee replacement surgery costs in Guangdong, China, and how these costs have changed over time. Well, let's dive into that. In Guangdong Province, there was a big change in how medical supplies were bought. This is called the National Volume-based Procurement Polic
