Did you know that small farmers are the backbone of the palm oil industry? They produce more than 40% of the world's palm oil, which is both beloved and criticized. There's been a lot of talk about how palm oil affects the environment and communities, so programs have been created to help small farm
Need to get ready for some snow and chilly temps this weekend? Let's break it down. On Friday, we'll start with some cloudy skies and mild temps in the mid-40s. As the day goes on, watch out for some snow showers sneaking in by evening. Expect a bit of snow, maybe 2 to 4 inches, with areas along the
In the scorching summer of 2022, southeast England encountered something unprecedented - record-breaking heatwaves. Alongside this, urban areas like London witnessed unusual wildfires, causing alarm among residents and scientists alike. To understand this better, experts analyzed fire weather data f
Paxlovid, a combination of nirmatrelvir and ritonavir, is designed to prevent severe COVID-19 in at-risk adults. Millions of people in the U. S. have received this treatment. Clinical trials showed it's effective. But what about real life? Some studies suggest it's helpful, but they're not recent or
A funny thing happens when art breaks. Is it still art? That's the question at the heart of a new legal battle in New York City. The artwork in question is a "glass and wire mobile" created by famous sculptor Alexander Calder decades ago. It's made of intentionally broken, colored glass pieces and w
Did you know that electric fields can speed up or slow down chemical reactions happening on electrodes? Scientists have been trying to figure out how to use these fields to make reactions more efficient and precise, similar to how enzymes do it naturally. They've been studying how electric fields at
The wildfires in Los Angeles are seeing better containment as the strong winds that made fighting blazes challenging slowly ease off. Cooler air is bringing welcomed humidity over the weekend, but dry winds might return early next week. The Palisades and Eaton fires, burning since January 7, are now
Guess who’s not taking the chilly weather lightly? Donald Trump has announced that his inauguration will be held indoors at the United States Capitol Rotunda due to bone-chilling temperatures expected in Washington D. C. Trump feels that it’s safer to keep everyone warm and cozy inside, just like Ro
China's population is shrinking for the third year in a row. This might not sound like a big deal, but it's a huge challenge for the country. With fewer people being born and more people living longer, China is facing a shortage of working-age folks. This is a common problem in many places, like Jap
The Eaton fire swept through Altadena, leaving the Stone family without homes. Danielle Stone, her husband Bryan Davila, and their daughter Melina lost their newly bought house along with her parents' and grandmother's homes. The fire's fury was so intense that it displaced thousands of families, in
