Sorghum plants in central Arizona were watched for seven weeks while the soil dried out. Scientists measured how much water the plants used, looked at their genes, and checked for stress signals. They found a group of genes that act together when the plants are thirsty. One gene, called SbC
A sharp warning came from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly at 2:52 p. m. on Sunday, June 7, telling residents of Monmouth and Ocean counties to brace for a severe thunderstorm that could bring winds up to 60 mph and hail as big as an inch. The alert was active until about 3:30 p. m. and f
Denver is bracing for a string of scorching days, with temperatures expected to hit the 90‑degree range across low elevations. The National Weather Service warned residents to drink plenty of water and avoid heavy outdoor work while the heat stays high from Sunday through Wednesday. Sunday’s foreca
After a rough Saturday night that toppled trees and cut power in Maryland, the D. C. area is calming down today. The sky will be clear and warm, with temperatures climbing close to 70°F later in the day. A weather front that caused last night’s storms lies mostly south of the metro now. It may
In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, a group of nurses and doctors is standing against the relentless spread of Ebola. Their days are long, their wages thin, and their rest is scarce. The outbreak began in the eastern provinces, where communities are still learning to live with the v
Caitlin Clark looked tired after a recent bout of sickness that left her throwing up during a game. She said she felt fine, but the next match against the New York Liberty showed something else. In that game, she struggled to score and seemed out of sync with her usual play. She missed her first fi
A new study shows that kids across the U. S. are not doing as well now as they were before the pandemic. The report, released by a nonprofit that focuses on child and family health, looks at four big areas: money, school, health, and home life. The overall score for child well‑being went down fro
The British Prime Minister plans to stop children under 16 from using certain social media sites that can be harmful. He will still let them use safer apps, but the list of banned platforms will grow. The decision follows talks with parents who have lost loved ones to online dangers and studies from
Law firms are quietly adding AI tools to their toolbox, not to replace lawyers, but to handle the grunt work. Back in 2021, a major car company needed to check new software features for legal risks in over 100 countries. Instead of flying in lawyers from each location—a costly and slow process—the f
The Ethereum network keeps humming along, handling around two million transactions daily without missing a beat. Yet behind the scenes, shifts are happening at the Ethereum Foundation. Some see staff moving on and budgets tightening as bad news. Others argue it's more about reshaping roles than slip
