Fires are a natural part of many ecosystems around the world. In Australia, where fires are frequent, plants have developed unique strategies to cope with these recurring events. These strategies include resprouting, where plants regrow from roots or stems after a fire, and seeding, where plants p
Scabies is a skin condition that many people overlook. It can be a serious problem for people in Africa. This is especially true in poorer countries. Why? Because these countries often lack trained doctors and nurses. Plus, they don't have enough money to go around. This means that people with
In Burkina Faso's bustling Ouagadougou, Bogodogo University Hospital witnesses an alarming number of hypertensive emergencies every year. Hydraulic urgencies are a silent and dangerous situation. The hospital and worldwide health practitioners see this emergency as a sudden surge in blood pressur
What does a good night's sleep have to do with how we conduct studies on it? Did you know that scientists research sleep to find patterns that could benefit us? The idea is to use Mendelian randomization, a fancy term for studying genes that relate to different traits. We've seen many studies don
In a thrilling turn of events, the 2025 Super Bowl football match between the Philadelphia and Kansas City took the U. S. by storm, drawing in an estimated 126 million viewers, or almost 35% of the population! The data for the 2025 Super Bowl is projected to break an audience record for the U. S, c
For many years the choices we make about diet seemed personal. Over time however that idea gets challenged . What happens when a choice about food consumption is not made by individuals? What role does state involvement play? Who decides what choices are? Let's not make any mistake politica
A deadly incident unfolded near Scottsdale Airport in Arizona Monday. Rescue teams rushed to the scene after a mid-sized jet veered off the runway and smashed into a parked plane. The crash happened around 2:39 p. m. and, unfortunately, it was too late for one person by the time emergency services a
A massive storm is heading towards Los Angeles. The National Weather Service has warned that this storm could bring heavy rain, leading to significant flooding, especially in areas recently affected by fires. The concern is highest for places like the Eaton and Palisades burn areas. Forecasters have
The Trump administration has been trying to shrink the federal workforce. A federal judge recently stepped in and paused the deadline for federal employees to accept a buyout offer. This offer, dubbed the "Fork in the Road, " was seen as rushed and unclear by many unions, who argued it was causing s
In the world of politics, things are not always as they seem. For instance, imagine if a former governor, who was once known for his corruption, suddenly got a big break from a president. This is exactly what happened to Rod Blagojevich, the ex-governor of Illinois. President Trump was the one who m
