Iowa is a major player in the agriculture industry. More than 85% of the state is dedicated to farming. This makes it a prime spot to study how farming affects local waterways. A recent study looked at small, shallow streams across the state. It focused on pollutants that are becoming a global issue
Oral cancer is a serious issue, and one type, oral squamous cell carcinoma, is quite common. For those who have had surgery and radiation, there is a treatment option called anti-PD1 therapy. This therapy uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. However, not everyone responds well to this trea
Plants need nutrients to grow, but what happens when these nutrients come from sewage sludge? Spring barley, a common cereal crop, was studied to see how it absorbs copper and zinc from soil mixed with digested sewage sludge. The focus was on the zone near the plant's roots and how these metals be
The latest word on former President Trump's health has been made public. The report, issued by the White House physician, Capt. Sean Barbabella, gives a detailed look at Trump's physical and mental state following his annual check-up. This examination took place at the Walter Reed National Militar
In April 2024, Taiwan faced a powerful earthquake, measuring 7. 4 on the magnitude scale. The Central Weather Administration's early warning system had a rough time with it. The system initially guessed the earthquake's strength at 6. 8, all within 15 seconds. This quick guess was way off, and it le
The space agency, NASA, has recently seen a significant change in its leadership focused on diversity efforts. Neela Rajendra, who was leading the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has been let go. This decision comes after a series of events that atte
A man from Derbyshire, England, was surprised to find out that his tattoo was used by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to identify members of a Venezuelan criminal gang. The gang, known as Tren de Aragua (TdA), has been a subject of interest for law enforcement agencies. Pete Belton, a 4
The U. S. Department of Education has decided to cut off federal funding for Maine's K-12 education. This move comes after Maine officials refused to enforce a ban on transgender athletes in high school sports. This ban was part of a broader attempt to enforce anti-discrimination laws at the federal
Drug prevention has come a long way. Now, there are clear guidelines and standards for how to do it. However, getting these methods out there and used widely is still a big challenge. Let's look at some key points that have made a difference in Europe. First, there are some important guidelines tha
The link between how much electricity a household uses and the family's background is a big deal. It's a key piece of the puzzle in figuring out how to cut down on energy use and fight climate change. But for Vietnam, this link has not been studied much. Two big surveys from 2012 and 2020 shed some
