In Greece, wildfires have been a major concern recently. On the island of Crete, a large fire near the town of Ierapetra forced 5, 000 people to evacuate. Firefighters and helicopters worked hard to control the blaze, and by Friday morning, there was no active fire front. The fire damaged some trees
July 4th, 2025, is a big deal in the U. S. It's the day Americans celebrate their independence with big parties, fireworks, and lots of food. But before you rush out, know that many places will be closed. It's a federal holiday, so government offices, banks, and some shops won't be open. Plan ahead
In 2001, African leaders made a bold promise to tackle HIV and AIDS. They called it the Abuja Declaration. Since then, there have been some wins. More money has been put into the fight. New ways to test and treat HIV have been found. Efforts to stop mothers from passing HIV to their babies have work
Ever wonder if going to church or temple could help keep your brain healthy? Some researchers decided to find out. They studied older adults with mild memory problems. They discovered that those who went to religious services more often had fewer issues with behavior and thinking. This was true at t
Fingerprints are like our personal signatures, unique to each person. They are often used to unlock phones or confirm identities. But what if we could sort them into groups automatically? This could speed up tasks like crime scene analysis or security checks. A recent study explored this idea using
Heart disease is a big deal, and it's all about tiny things going wrong. Cells in our blood vessels have special connections called junctions. These junctions help keep everything in check. But when they don't work right, bad things happen. Think about the walls of your blood vessels. They are like
Raman spectroscopy is making waves in the world of science. It's a powerful tool that can spot tiny particles in the air. These particles are called bioaerosols. They come from living things like plants, animals, and even us. Scientists use Raman spectroscopy to study these particles. It works by s
This new bill from the Trump administration is a big deal. It’s all about cutting taxes, but it does so in a way that hits some people harder than others. The wealthy get more benefits, while those with lower incomes might struggle more. The bill extends tax cuts from 2017, but it also adds a huge a
V2X tech is a game-changer for cars. It lets vehicles talk to each other and their surroundings. This can make roads safer and traffic smoother. It is also key for self-driving cars of the future. A recent study dug into why people might or might not use V2X tech. It looked at how people's values a
In hot and humid places, roads take a beating. The main issue is something called rutting, where tire tracks get deep over time. This is a big deal because it affects how we plan road maintenance. But predicting this has been tricky. A group of researchers decided to tackle this problem. They gathe
