People often have strong opinions against immigrants. This is a big problem because it can cause tension in society. But what if we could change how people see immigrants? Recent research shows that when people learn about immigrants' hard work and efforts, they start to view them more positively.
In Brazil's dry, thirsty lands, the ground is struggling. Plants are sparse. The soil is tired. But there's a glimmer of hope. People are trying to fix it. And guess what? Tiny bacteria are feeling the difference. These tiny life forms are everywhere in the soil. Some are common. Others are rare. T
President Donald Trump is set to sign several executive orders that could significantly impact policies in Washington, D. C. , and other cities across the United States. One of the orders targets cashless bail systems, aiming to pressure jurisdictions like D. C. to change their policies or face pote
The UK has seen a lot of people coming in from different places in the past few years. Two big events stand out: the 2022 Ukraine crisis and the 2015 Syrian migrant crisis. Both were caused by wars, but how did the UK government talk about the people fleeing these conflicts? Did they treat Ukrainian
Deep in the Mojave Desert, a shocking crime unfolded, driven by greed and cruelty. The story begins with a man named Michael living in Newport Beach, California. He was a successful business owner and clearly had considerable wealth. Michael's roommate, Mary Barnes, mentioned that Michael wasn't fl
The universe is full of planets. Many of us are drawn to the sand and dust of desert worlds. "Star Wars" and the "Dune" series are famous for their desert planets. Tatooine and Arrakis are memorable. Is it possible to have dry and dusty planets with life such as creatures like womp rats, sandworms o
Scientists have come up with a new math model to figure out how temperature affects the number of desert locusts. They studied all stages of locust life, from babies to adults, and both solo and group behaviors. The model shows that even small changes in temperature can cause big shifts in populatio
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, annual plants face a tough challenge: they need to time their germination just right to survive. This task is even harder with changing rainfall patterns due to climate change. Scientists studied 10 annual plant species in this desert to understand how they cope w
Ever wondered how the health of our land affects our societies? Let's explore the fascinating connection between physical, natural, and social sciences. Scientists are delving into critical essays and case studies to understand how societies interact with land degradation and desertification. Imagi
The mighty Tibetan Plateau (TP) is a big player in shaping climate and environmental changes, not just in its neighborhood but globally. Neighboring the TP, to the northwest, lies the Taklimakan Desert (TD), known for its distinctive dust aerosol behavior due to its deep basin geography. But guess w
