In the battle against dengue, scientists have found an unexpected ally: bacteria-infected mosquitoes. The idea is simple yet clever. Male mosquitoes are infected with a specific strain of bacteria called Wolbachia. When these males mate with wild female mosquitoes, something interesting happens. The
The Northeast is in for a rough ride as a swift winter storm sweeps through. Seven states—New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, and Maine—are under winter weather advisories. This storm is expected to dump up to 7 inches of snow, with the heaviest downpour happe
The South is still feeling the effects of a recent storm that brought snow, ice, and destruction. Many people lost their lives, and thousands are dealing with the aftermath. Homes and businesses were damaged, and many people had to go without power for over a week. But the most noticeable damage wa
Maine faces a serious issue that often goes unnoticed. While there's a lot of talk about illegal immigration, domestic violence is a much bigger problem. The state's own reports show that violent crime is going down, but domestic violence is not. In fact, it's a major part of many serious crimes in
Cameron Lee Cowan didn't let rejection stop him. When editors ignored his emails and publications turned down his pitches, he decided to create his own space. This led to the birth of The Cameron Journal, a platform where he could share his thoughts freely. Today, it's a hub for news, culture, polit
A new study examined how short bursts of exercise, called “exercise snacking, ” affect weight and heart health in 100 overweight college students. The participants were split into two equal groups: one group did brief high‑intensity intervals and a mixed cardio session each day, while the other r
Teenagers in Dharan spend almost five hours a day looking at screens, well over the two‑hour limit that health experts suggest. Because of this extra time in front of devices, many students do not get enough sleep. In a study of 259 secondary‑school pupils from both government and private scho
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced a sudden 10‑day ban on all aircraft over El Paso and a large part of southern New Mexico. The order began at 11:30 p. m. Mountain Time on Tuesday and will lift at the same time on February 20. Pilots are warned that ignoring the restriction coul
The winter storm that hit the southern states last month left more than just shattered roofs and broken power lines; it also toppled countless trees that had stood for generations. In Nashville, a quiet blue cottage and its green yard were once a refuge for old trees that had survived the city’s gro
Mexico City’s Paseo de la Reforma turns into a giant playground every Sunday, as cars are banned and the street fills with cyclists, skaters and rollerbladers. More than 100, 000 people take to the avenue each week, turning the capital’s most famous boulevard into a lively showcase of everyday life.
