There's no mistaking it, our world is heating up. Cotton is a key player in the global fabric of society. The future of cotton is under threat because of frequent and intense heatwaves that are hobbling the plant. Climate change is real and cotton is feeling the b the brunt of it from one end of
Imagine waking up to mild temperatures and partly cloudy skies. Sunlight is peeking into the room. It is time to put on the favorite hoodie. It's pleasant outside, but there is a twist for the weekend. The weather will change from Friday afternoon. A cold front is traveling through the Southea
Imagine a time when cameras were new and exciting. The 1800s saw a boom in photography, and writers couldn't resist the chance to have their portraits taken. The daguerreotype was the first big hit, but it was pricey and not very practical. Writers started to pose in front of the camera. Th
Ever wondered how Americans feel about different food allergy treatments? It is definitely quite informative. Imagine you take a poll of a vast group of U. S. individuals of various ages and backgrounds. The purpose is to find out their thoughts on selected food allergy management options:
Medical anthropology has long overlooked the crucial contributions of Black feminist thinkers. This isn't just about acknowledging the problems with current systems; Black feminist theory offers a path to true transformation. Imagine a new approach to healing, health, and care, deeply rooted in Blac
In a significant move, the President has instructed the Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security to ramp up the Migrant Operations Center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. The goal? To create more room for detaining high-priority criminal immigrants who have entered the U. S. illegally. This init
The Federal Reserve is about to make a big call on interest rates, and President Trump might not be happy about it. The Fed is expected to pause on rate cuts this week, mainly because inflation hasn’t made much progress lately. This move aligns with a strong economy and low unemployment, but some th
On Wednesday, the White House Office of Management and Budget reversed a memo that froze federal grants. This memo, sent on Monday evening, caused confusion and legal challenges. The goal was to review spending that might not align with Trump's recent executive orders, like those targeting diversity
Ever wondered how a tiny creature like the Noah's Ark shell (Arca noae) builds such intricate structures? Scientists dove deep into this question, using powerful tools like X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopes, and atomic force microscopes to understand the shell's makeup. They found tha
Head and neck cancer patients often face unpleasant side effects from radiotherapy, like dry mouth (xerostomia) and sticky saliva. Scientists are exploring ways to predict these side effects using machine learning. A recent study compared different machine learning models to see which one could pred
