A new set of iridium compounds was made by removing a methyl group from older ionic versions. These neutral pieces, called 3 and 4, have a big ring of carbon atoms and a side group that can be chlorine or iodine. Scientists used them to build strange mixed‑metal structures that combine iridium
In recent years, more people have noticed that feeling isolated or lonely can affect their health in surprising ways. One condition that has caught scientists’ attention is irritable bowel syndrome, a common digestive disorder that can make life uncomfortable and stressful. Researchers looked at a
The study looks at how oil spills alter the tiny life that lives in underground water and the soil around it. Scientists collected samples from a site where oil had leaked into the ground, taking both water and the rock‑filled layers that sit below it. They also gathered “clean” samples from a nearb
Alabama’s weather forecast says rain will arrive later in the week, but it won’t be enough to fix the state’s long‑standing dry spell. Most regions will see light showers, while the southern part of the state—where drought is most severe—will get only a trickle. The U. S. Drought Monitor shows larg
The spot on Ghent Road in Fairlawn has been a food hub for almost 100 years, switching hands and names more times than most people can count. It started with the Ghent Road Inn in 1930, a roadside stop that offered hearty meals during Prohibition. The first owner promised top‑notch service and a men
Jennifer Harvey leads Crown Worldwide, a logistics firm that grew from a post‑war relocation service to a global player in supply chain solutions. Her father, Jim Thompson, founded the company in 1965 to help U. S. military families settle in Japan. Growing up, she often visited the office and met s
In Norfolk, Virginia, Brian Norman Jr. surprised everyone by ending his opponent Josh Wagner in just two rounds. The fight took place on the same night as Keyshawn Davis vs. Nahir Albright at Scope Arena. Norman, who has a record of 29 wins and only one loss, landed powerful punches that sent Wagner
The story begins on a sandy peninsula that once served only pearl divers. In the last thirty years, it became one of the richest places on Earth thanks to natural gas. Qatar built pipelines and shipped billions of dollars worth of liquefied gas through the Strait of Hormuz to cities in Asia and Euro
The Supreme Court recently put a hold on a decision by the Fifth Circuit, an appeals court that covers Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. That court had briefly stopped doctors from sending the abortion pill mifepristone by mail and through telemedicine. The Supreme Court’s move shows it can check a
Logitech used to sell Harmony remote controls that let you manage a TV, receiver, soundbar and even a game console with one button set. The devices were large and chunky, but they cut down on the clutter of many little remotes. In 2021 Logitech decided to stop making new Harmony units. The company
