Plants are getting creative to survive droughts. As the world heats up, dry spells are becoming more common and harsher. Scientists are studying how plants handle these tough times. They're looking at how plants use their inner workings to stay alive when water is scarce. One big focus is on the pl
Ningbo's rivers are getting a thorough health check-up, and it's about time. Most studies only use one method to check the water's condition. But this time, researchers decided to be more thorough. They used three different ways to see how clean and alive the rivers are. First, they looked at 15 ri
Ankle fractures, specifically Weber B types, can be tricky to fix. Surgeons often debate whether using a special screw, called a lag screw, helps patients heal better. This screw is designed to pull broken bone pieces together, but is it really necessary? Some doctors use it, while others don't. Th
Food is more than just something we eat. It can be a way to control people. It can also be a way to show love and desire. In the short film "Geeli Pucchi, " food is used in both ways. The film is part of the Netflix series "Ajeeb Dastaans. " It tells the story of a Dalit, queer woman. Her life is sh
Enkephalins are like the brain's own painkillers. They help with pain relief, reward, and dealing with stress. But tracking them in real-time has been tough because they appear and disappear quickly and are present in tiny amounts. Scientists have come up with a clever way to study these enkephalin
CD30 is like a special code that helps doctors spot certain types of lymphoma, like classical Hodgkin lymphoma and anaplastic large cell lymphoma. It's a big deal because it helps them decide on the best treatment. There's a medicine called Brentuximab vedotin (BV) that uses this code to attack the
In the heart of Texas, a disaster struck when flash floods tore through Central Texas. The death toll has risen to 67, with many still missing, including 11 girls from a summer camp. The floods were swift and powerful, rising 26 feet in just 45 minutes, sweeping away homes and vehicles. Search and
In central Texas, a sudden and severe flash flood has left at least 70 people dead, including 21 children. The disaster has raised serious questions about preparedness and early warnings. Rescue teams are still searching for 11 campers and one counselor from Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian summe
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The Tour de France 2025 has kicked off with some exciting action. On stage 2, Mathieu van der Poel from Alpecin-Deceuninck snatched the yellow jersey after a tough battle. He beat Tadej Pogačar, the world champion from UAE Emirates XRG, and Jonas Vingegaard from Visma-Lease a Bike. Van der Poel is n
