Agriculture is the backbone of many African countries, but climate change is making it tougher to grow crops. A recent study looked at cereal crops in 35 sub-Saharan countries from 2005 to 2020. It found that farmers were pretty efficient, with an average score of 83%. However, climate change is hur
Meet the DINKs – dual income, no kids couples who are splurging on luxury vacations and dining out. With a median net worth of nearly $400, 000, they're living what feels like a 1% lifestyle. A recent survey shows they spend four times more on eating out and double on vacations compared to other Ame
Did you know that Filipino kids watch a ton of TV? A recent study checked out the ads shown on the top three kids' channels during school hours and after school. They wanted to see what kinds of food ads were being shown. Spoiler alert: it wasn't always healthy stuff! The study found that many food
Kids' behavior is influenced by many things, but have you ever thought about how family events play a part? A recent study decided to dig into this, focusing on how celebratory family events might affect kids' behavior in late childhood. Traditionally, we know that kids learn a lot from their experi
The Western movie "Rust, " which stars Alec Baldwin, had its global debut at the EnergaCamerimage film festival in Poland. But the actor wasn't there. Festival director Kazimierz Suwała said inviting Baldwin would've been too much of a distraction. They wanted to focus on honoring the film's late ci
Linda McMahon, the powerhouse behind a major wrestling empire, is tangled up in a lawsuit that accuses her of knowing about and ignoring child sexual abuse within her company. This isn't the first time McMahon's facing such serious claims. Back in the 1980s, an employee named Melvin Phillips Jr. was
Some US airline CEOs are looking at the future with Donald Trump's presidency with optimism. Ed Bastian, Delta Air Lines CEO, said Trump's administration might bring a "breath of fresh air" by relaxing regulations. During his campaign, Trump pledged to cut back on what he sees as excessive regulatio
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a tricky condition that can make life tough for kids and teens. It affects their daily lives in a big way, and there's no clear treatment. One thing that's been missing is good education for these young patients and the people around the
Bill Nye, the famous engineer and TV personality, has criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his controversial plan to eliminate fluoride from the nation’s drinking water. "I think he's lost his way, " Nye commented recently. Kennedy, nominated for the secretary of health and human services position,
The study of interacting topological phases has always been intriguing, with one notable example being the composite Fermi liquid, which forms in strong magnetic fields. Recently, scientists have predicted that a similar phenomenon, the zero-field composite Fermi liquid, could occur in a twisted MoT
