A U. S. representative recently made waves by announcing plans to introduce a bill that would ban weather modification and geoengineering. This move comes as heavy rains and flooding have caused chaos in Texas, leaving many people stranded. The bill would make it a serious crime to release any subst
In the heart of Texas, a sudden and severe flash flood turned a holiday weekend into a nightmare. The disaster struck without much warning, catching many off guard and raising questions about preparedness and climate change. The Texas Hill Country, known for its beautiful landscapes, is also prone
The Balkans have been hit hard by extreme weather recently. First, there was a heatwave. Temperatures soared to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit). This made conditions very dangerous. Then, sudden storms brought relief but also caused damage. In Croatia, a powerful storm hit the city of Split. St
IgA nephropathy is a tricky kidney problem. Doctors have a tool called the Oxford Classification to guess how it might progress. This tool looks at kidney tissue and gives scores based on certain features. But does this tool also help predict how well patients will respond to steroid treatments? Tha
The recent clash between Israel and Iran has sent ripples across the Middle East and beyond. Israel's actions have significantly delayed Iran's nuclear ambitions and strengthened its regional influence. The U. S. has also shown its commitment to stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Interes
Fatty liver disease, now called metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), is becoming a big health problem. It's not just about the liver getting fatty; it can lead to serious issues like portal hypertension. This is a condition where blood pressure in the liver's veins gets
Back pain that won't quit is a real problem for many people. It's called chronic non-surgical refractory back pain. That's a mouthful, but it just means pain that doesn't get better with usual treatments. Now, there's some interesting news from two big studies. They looked at a high-tech solution ca
Acute myocarditis (AM) is a serious condition where the heart muscle becomes inflamed. A recent study in South Africa, known as CAMISA, is trying to figure out how this condition shows up, what causes it, and how patients fare. This research is crucial because understanding these aspects can lead to
In central Texas, heavy rains led to deadly floods, sparking a closer look at the U. S. President's actions against climate research and disaster readiness. The National Weather Service (NWS) did warn about the flood, but many key positions were empty before the disaster. This raised questions about
Climate change is shaking things up for our forests. In the northeastern US, forests are like nature's carbon vacuum cleaners, soaking up CO2 from the air. But with temperatures on the rise and snowpack shrinking, these forests might not be able to do their job as well as they used to. Warmer tempe
