Iodine is super important for pregnant women. But measuring it in urine can be tricky. The amount of iodine in urine changes a lot. This makes it hard to get accurate results. So, scientists looked for a better way. They found that using the iodine-to-creatinine ratio in urine gives a more stable measure. This ratio doesn't change much during the day. The study invo...
Southern California is gearing up for a significant rain event that could bring flooding and mudslides, especially in areas recently affected by wildfires. The storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, with the most intense downpours occurring from Friday night through Saturday. Residents woke up to light rain on Friday morning, which is just the beginning o...
A heated debate is unfolding between government agencies and lawmakers over a plan to cull 450, 000 barred owls. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) proposed this strategy to protect the endangered Northern and California spotted owls. Critics question the plan's effectiveness and ethics, arguing that killing one species to save another is flawed. Barred owl...
Tether, the company behind the popular USDt stablecoin, is making a bold move into the world of commodity lending. With a whopping $1. 5 billion already lent out, they're not just dipping their toes in—they're diving right in. This isn't just about lending money; it's about helping traders move goods around the globe, from agricultural products to oil. Tether's new ...
Jupiter's magnetic bubble, or magnetosphere, is a whirlwind of activity. Unlike Earth's, it's not just pushed around by the solar wind. Instead, it has a vast magnetodisk spinning around the planet. This disk has been studied for decades, but how it stays stable is still a puzzle. Recent findings from the Juno mission shed light on this mystery. They show that plasm...
Ghana is facing a growing problem with weight. More and more people are becoming overweight or obese. This is especially true in rural areas. But there are not enough programs to help people understand the risks and make healthier choices. Obesity is not just about looking a certain way. It can lead to serious health issues. These include type II diabetes, cancer, a...
In the early hours of Thursday, a grim discovery was made in a submerged coal mine. The lifeless body of a miner was recovered from the flooded Rolling Thunder Mine in southern West Virginia. This mine, owned by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. , is located near the small town of Belva, roughly 50 miles east of the state capital, Charleston. The tragic event unfol...
People have been using a plant called Ligustrum lucidum in traditional Chinese medicine for a long time. Scientists have been paying a lot of attention to a part of this plant called FLL-P. This part of the plant has been changed in a lab to make it work better. This change is called acetylation. The changed version is called FLL-PA12. 5. Scientists wanted to know if...
The world of coding is changing fast. AI tools like ChatGPT can now write code in seconds. This might seem scary for computer science students. But it's not all bad. These tools can actually help students learn. They can generate code quickly, but they aren't perfect. They often make mistakes. This is why students need to learn how to check and fix AI-generated code....
The US Senate Agriculture Committee has finally shared its draft on how to regulate the crypto market. This is a big deal because it shows that Congress is getting serious about setting rules for cryptocurrencies. The draft was put out by Republican Senator John Boozman and Democrat Senator Cory Booker. It's not final yet, as there are still parts that need to be di...