In Burkina Faso, a recent study looked at how common violence between partners was during the COVID-19 pandemic. They found that nearly 3 out of 10 women experienced some form of violence from their partner in 2021. This is almost double the rate from 2010. The study focused on women aged 15 to 49.
The Earth's surface is always changing. Both living things and non-living processes shape it. Recently, scientists have realized that these two forces interact more than we thought. One interesting process is biogenic weathering. This is when plants and fungi team up to break down rocks. They do thi
In the heat of a New York summer, the city's mayoral race is heating up. With temperatures soaring, voters are facing more than just the weather. The city's Democratic candidates are framing the election as a fight against the current administration. Andrew Cuomo, the former governor, is leading the
In Paterson, New Jersey, what should have been a joyous celebration turned into a health crisis. During a severe heatwave, two high school graduation ceremonies at Hinchliffe Stadium left over 100 people needing medical help. The first ceremony saw around 50 people treated, with nine needing hospita
The Trump administration is not happy with a judge who is standing in the way of their plans to deport migrants to South Sudan. They say he is being defiant and disobeying the Supreme Court. The Justice Department even asked the Supreme Court to clarify its recent decision and hinted that the judge
Mars has always been a planet of surprises. Now, NASA's Curiosity rover has given us a closer look at some of its most puzzling features: giant rock patterns that resemble spiderwebs. These aren't your average spiderwebs, though. They're massive, stretching up to 12 miles across, and they're made of
In a surprising turn of events, President Trump declared a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following a period of intense exchanges. This came after Trump publicly criticized Israel for planning further strikes on Iran, despite a recently agreed-upon truce. The ceasefire, which aims to halt 12 da
People in East, South, and Southeast Asia are finding new ways to fight addiction. Groups that support each other are becoming more popular. These groups help people recover from alcohol and drug problems. They are not like regular therapy. Instead, they rely on shared experiences and mutual support
In the heart of Africa, a vital mission is underway. It's all about giving life through blood donation. The BLOODSAFE program is at the forefront of this effort. It's not just about collecting blood. It's about understanding the unique challenges and opportunities in Africa. The program started wit
Plants from other places often do better than local ones in the U. S. But why? Some say it's because they come from somewhere else. Others think it's because they grow quickly. A big study looked at over 11, 000 plant types in nearly 70, 000 spots across the country. It found that foreign plants usu
