In a recent meeting in Alaska, U. S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked about Ukraine's future. The U. S. might offer Ukraine some security promises, but it's not clear what these promises will look like. Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, said the U. S. could offe
In Idaho, a senior citizen from Twin Falls recently passed away due to West Nile virus, marking the first death from the virus in the state this year. This news comes as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by mosquito-borne illnesses. The virus is primarily spread through the bites of i
The weather is taking a cool turn this week, but don't worry, summer isn't over yet. Right now, it's rainy and cool, but things will start to heat up by the end of the week. Expect showers and storms to stick around today, especially in the afternoon and evening. The mix of moisture, wind, and a wea
A recent chat with a German politician led to a fascinating discovery: a book from 1958 called "The Rise of the Meritocracy. " The author, Michael Young, was a sociologist who helped shape Britain's welfare state after World War II. He coined the term "meritocracy, " but he didn't mean it as a compl
Indonesia is trying to lower its maternal death rate. It's still too high. One way to do this is by keeping a close eye on pregnant women. A new mobile app is stepping in to help. It's called the REST app. REST stands for Risk Identification, Evaluation Counseling, Systematic Monitoring, Troubleshoo
Microsoft's Windows 11 SE is on its way out. This move comes five years after it first hit the market. The idea was to give schools a cheap alternative to Google's Chromebooks. But it looks like Microsoft is throwing in the towel. Windows 11 SE was only for schools. It was meant to keep them from s
Mitochondria are like tiny powerhouses inside our cells. They keep us going, but sometimes they go wrong and cause problems. Tiny molecules called miRNAs help control these powerhouses. Scientists have been trying to find ways to see and fix these miRNAs to help treat diseases like cancer. A new id
In the world of environmental tech, a new hero has emerged: a clever fabric that can separate oil from water and keep tabs on its own performance. This isn't just any fabric; it's a high-tech, two-layered membrane that's changing the game. The big deal here is that this fabric can do two things at
The healthcare system is under pressure as the population ages. Hospitals are often overcrowded, and seniors frequently find themselves in a revolving door of visits. But what if technology could change this? Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is a tool that could help. It allows doctors to keep an eye
Athletes often use their own feelings to measure how hard they train. This is called a subjective scale. It is easy to use and can be a good addition to more scientific methods. But how reliable is it? A recent study looked at how well rowers can rate their own effort during training. The study foc
