In the U. S. , many expectant mothers face serious health risks. Sadly, most of these issues could be avoided with better care. There are many reasons why this is happening. Some groups, like racial minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities, have a harder time getting the help th
Zinc-ion batteries are gaining traction for their safety, affordability, and eco-friendliness. Yet, they face some tough challenges, like dendrite growth and hydrogen gas formation, which can cause problems. To tackle these issues, scientists have been using highly concentrated electrolytes. While t
The fifth Academy Museum Gala honored some big names, but the real action happened later at the Chateau Marmont. Cartier turned the hotel's Bar Marmont into a sparkling after-party hub. The place was decked out in Cartier's signature style, with silver trays of champagne and red-accented tableware s
Roman Surovtsev's story is a stark reminder of the flaws in the U. S. immigration system. Born in the former Soviet Union, he came to the U. S. as a refugee at age four. His life took a tough turn when, as a teen, he pleaded guilty to carjacking and burglary, leading to the revocation of his green c
Pickleball is taking the United States by storm, with nearly 20 million players. But this popularity comes with a catch. Eye injuries from pickleball are on the rise. A recent study estimates that these injuries have increased by about 405 cases each year from 2021 to 2024. The study looked at data
Big snow is coming to several states, and people need to be ready. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that up to 16 inches of snow could fall in some areas. This heavy snowfall is expected to make driving tricky, so everyone should be careful. In Washington state, the NWS says Western Ok
Richardson ISD is asking for a huge sum of money, $1. 4 billion, to fix up schools and buy new stuff. This includes building materials, books, tech gadgets, and even stadium upgrades. If voters say yes, taxes will go up by a small amount. For a home worth $500, 000, that's about $124 more per year.
China is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) world with some serious battery tech advancements. Picture this: a battery that can go over 600 miles on a single charge and weighs less than a quarter of what Tesla's current batteries do. That's the kind of progress we're talking about here. So,
In the world of crypto, big things are happening. Roman Storm, a key figure behind Tornado Cash, has a stern warning for developers. He thinks the U. S. Department of Justice might go after them for building decentralized finance (DeFi) tools. Storm's concern is real because his own case is still up
Earthworms play a big role in keeping soil healthy. But what happens when they're exposed to common farm chemicals like glyphosate and urea? A recent study looked into this and found some concerning results. First, it's important to know that glyphosate is a widely used herbicide. Urea, on the othe
