An Italian reporter, Cecilia Sala, has safely landed in Italy after being held in Iran for three weeks. Her release came about through intense diplomatic efforts, sparked by her arrest in Tehran on December 19. Sala, a journalist for Il Foglio, was accused of violating Iranian laws. Her detention co
Plant cell walls are like the bones of the plant world, giving them structure and strength. But unlike bones, plant cell walls change as the plant grows. This is because they are made of different sugars that can stretch and bend. Scientists have been studying these walls to understand how they help
Greenland, a remote and mostly untouched island, plays a surprisingly big role in our daily weather and climate changes. It's like a giant thermostat for the world, and it's warming up fast. The island is full of valuable resources like rare earth minerals and oil, which makes it interesting to many
Asia is already grappling with a significant share of the global cancer burden, and lung cancer is a major part of this challenge. The increasing threat of climate change is adding another layer of complexity. Extreme weather events, like the devastating floods in India and Pakistan in 2022, can sev
"When it comes to urban living, keeping things clean is crucial. But not everyone follows the same rules. Some countries have launched projects to change how people act, hoping it'll make cities cleaner. But do these projects really work? Well, the answer isn't clear yet. Researchers have looked int
The New England Patriots' locker room was addressed by team owner Robert Kraft after the abrupt firing of head coach Jerod Mayo. This sudden change happened just before the end of the regular season, which saw the team finish with a disappointing 4-13 record, matching their performance from the prev
The last time President Biden visited Ottawa, he highlighted the strong bond between the United States and Canada. He emphasized that Canada is the best ally and closest partner the U. S. could ask for. When Biden took office, his first call to a foreign leader was to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
Brrr! Temperatures have plunged across the U. S. , with Winter Storm Blair bringing snow and winter alerts to millions. This isn't just any cold snap; it's tied to the Arctic, where warming can push cold air south. Climate change might be making these cold snaps more likely. The polar vortex, a spi
In a big move, Voltage Pictures, known for hits like "The Hurt Locker, " has bought a majority stake in The Exchange, an international sales and finance company. Brian O'Shea will keep his role as CEO of The Exchange, focusing on new projects, while Sarah Dunn from Voltage will handle daily operatio
Our bodies are powered by complex chemical reactions called metabolism, which involves a vast orchestra of proteins, enzymes, and other molecules. Sometimes, defects in how these molecules work lead to inborn errors of metabolism (IEM), affecting how we produce and break down proteins, fats, and car
