Heavy rain caused a mudslide that blocked a storm drain, flooding the northbound lanes of a rural interstate in southern West Virginia. This left thousands of drivers stuck on the highway for over eight hours. The traffic jam stretched for 12 miles near Charleston, the state capital, with no detours
Chief Justice John Roberts recently addressed the issue of political figures criticizing judges. He emphasized the importance of an independent judiciary and cautioned against politicians expressing hostility towards judges. Roberts made these remarks at a conference of judges in Charlotte, North Ca
In the world of health research, there's a lot we don't see. This is often called "grey literature. " It's not published in big, fancy journals. Instead, it's tucked away in reports, theses, and conference papers. A recent review dug into this hidden treasure. It looked at how involving underreprese
When someone dies from hanging, figuring out if they died before or after being hung is super important. Usually, experts look at things like injuries, bruises, and the mark left by the rope. But there's a catch: no single sign can say for sure if the hanging caused the death or happened after. This
India's farms are facing a silent threat: microplastics. These tiny plastic bits are sneaking into the soil and messing with crops. But how much do farmers know about this issue? A recent study took a closer look at what Indian farmers think about microplastic pollution. Researchers talked to 310 f
Farmers now have a handy tool to check boar semen quality right on the spot. The iSperm system is a mobile-based setup that makes semen analysis quick and easy. It uses a special microfluidic chip, a tablet, and an optical module to measure sperm concentration, motility, and progressive motility in
Scientists have a new tool to find tiny amounts of pesticides in drinks like juice and wine. They used a special machine that can break down chemicals in three different ways. This helps them spot even the smallest traces of pesticides. The machine can handle 168 types of pesticides using one metho
A recent study has shed light on a concerning trend among young people: the addictive use of technology. The research, which tracked over 4, 000 children from around age 10, found that those who exhibited addictive behavior towards phones, video games, or social media were two to three times more li
Mexico's struggle with violence is not a new story. It's a complex issue that's been going on for years. The problem is not just about crime rates. It's about certain areas becoming hotspots for violence. These places, called necro-spaces, are controlled by different groups. Think of them as territo
A group of young people from a disadvantaged area in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, decided to share their experiences of the COVID-19 lockdowns in a unique way. They teamed up with theatre experts to turn their thoughts and memories into a short film. This wasn't just any film; it was a creative way
