Since the 1980s, Mexican farm jobs have had to deal with climate swings Most rain feed farmers have to play the predictable rain game every year Agricultural jobs have to rely on the timing and amount of rain that comes from the sky. In Mexico, a large portion of the population, around 20 million,
Imagine tiny, incredibly efficient networks that can make chemical reactions run smoothly. These are called d-π conjugated coordination polymers, or CCPs for short. Normally, they're super useful in reactions that involve light or electricity. However, they tend to fall apart when exposed to heat, m
Are you ready for what’s coming? It looks like we’re in for a mix of freezing rain and snow later this week. Imagine you and your family planning Valentine's Day getaway out of the house. Now imagine getting outrun by a storm of freezing precipitation that may clog up your roads from Thursday. It se
In the heart of West Africa, a unique study is uncovering how rising temperatures are affecting expecting mothers. The focus is on a region where heatwaves are becoming more common. But what does this mean for pregnant women and their babies? Let's dive in. The study, in The Gambia, is all about un
In today's world, it's easier than ever to criticise celebrities online. This isn't just a problem for the celebrities themselves. They're being attacked, and this is changing what the public thinks and believes. But why do people do this? And who does it? Narcissism seems to be a factor, but how
Imagine a world where survival is just the start. A place where hospitals help patients transition back home after surviving a life-threatening condition like sepsis. That is exactly what a new study is trying to figure out. It looks into how ready hospitals are to make this transition happen with a
When tackling climate change, the benefits often go deeper than just the obvious. Besides curbing global warming, these efforts can also slash air pollution, boost health, and support other development goals. Imagine a win-win situation where addressing one problem also helps with others. This is wh
Russia recently got a new director for its main space organization, Roscosmos. The current President of Russia has told Borisov you\ have to go. With Dmitry Bakanov has taken over the role once served by Yuri Borisov. This change follows a series of setbacks, losses of satellites, and corruption sc
Imagine, you've found your dream retirement home. It's a cozy place. Cool ocean breezes at night. You can see yourself relaxing in it. Just one day before you close the deal, the bank hits you with a surprising fee. You didn't see it coming. You couldn't find it anywhere in the paperwork. Sound unf
When it comes to kids and their health, there's a lot of talk about how much medication they're given. In 2018, Ontario decided to make sure every kid had access to drugs they needed by launching a huge program called OHIP+. . This program covered all drugs, even drugs for both depression and to hel
