Farmers in the area are trying a new way to cut costs and keep groundwater clean. A local extension teacher started the “Nitrogen Challenge” after farmers asked if they were still adding too much fertilizer to their fields. The goal is simple: give each crop exactly the amount of nitrogen it n
The newest fold‑up from Honor is making noise for a different reason than most phones: it’s thinner and cheaper. It comes in at just 8. 75 mm when closed, a record for foldables, and it’s only 4 mm wide when opened. The weight is modest at 219 g, so the phone feels light even with its large sc
The FBI sent a note to California police about possible drone attacks from Iran. The memo said that, as of early February 2026, Iranian forces might try to strike California if the U. S. hits Iran first. Law enforcement officials who saw the memo say it is unverified information. California
A series of attacks on oil tankers and a sudden halt at a major port have pushed crude prices above $90 per barrel, sending Dow Jones futures lower. The surge in oil costs is driving investors to worry about the impact on corporate earnings and inflation. Market watchers note that higher fuel prices
NATO forces are testing how drones can aid artillery in Norway’s icy north. They use small, cheap drones to spot targets and send data back to the gun crews. The big war in Ukraine showed that drones are useful, but they do not replace guns. The 29th Commando Regiment of the British Army trai
In recent discussions, a former U. S. Army intelligence officer highlighted that Iran has both the technology and motivation to launch lethal drone attacks on California at any moment. He noted that the country already possesses thousands of long‑range attack drones capable of flying hundreds of mil
Recent incidents in the Gulf show that unmanned surface vessels, or sea drones, are being used to attack oil tankers. Two separate attacks have already occurred since the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran began. The first hit a tanker named MKD VYOM about 44 nautical miles off Om
The newest Apple phone could be a bit thicker than the last model, with a height of 8. 8mm instead of 8. 75mm on the previous version. Reports from a frequent leaker on Weibo say that this change may also make the phone heavier, possibly over 240 grams. A heavier body could mean a larger batte
The study looks at how teens use phones while in class and whether it changes the way they keep their minds on tasks. Researchers followed kids from 11 to 18 years old, watching what they did with their devices during lessons. They found that the more a student’s phone was used for non‑academic thin
The latest Galaxy S26 and its larger sibling the S26 Plus arrive with a few new parts, but they feel more like a gentle refresh than a full upgrade. The company has added newer processors and a slightly bigger battery, yet the design remains almost identical to last year’s models. The phones keep th
