Composting is a smart way to recycle waste, but it often loses nitrogen, which is bad for the process. Biofiltration, a new method, can catch and change gaseous emissions into something useful. A recent study looked into how well a system that combines composting and biofiltration could keep nitroge
On October 26, a 22-year-old man from Mauritania named Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi opened fire on an Orthodox Jewish man in Chicago's West Rogers Park neighborhood. The attacker, who was in the U. S. illegally, targeted the man because of his religion. Abdallahi had been in the country since March 2023,
Hyde Park residents have been fighting for a community health center for years. Without one, they face long bus rides and late appointments. Irene Nakabonge-Lugude, a Hyde Park resident with health issues, often misses her bus and ends up late for her appointments. She's not alone. Many in Hyde Park
Every Thanksgiving, celebrities join in the festivities, and 2024 was no different. Despite the rain in New York City, fans braved the weather for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Stars like Chlöe Bailey, Coco Jones, and T-Pain waved from colorful floats, spreading joy and energy. Meanwhile, ove
President-elect Trump has chosen Massad Boulos, a wealthy Lebanese businessman whose son is married to Tiffany Trump, as his senior adviser for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs. Trump praised Boulos' business acumen and his support for Republican values, highlighting his role in building coalitions w
Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a great doctor? Well, it's not all about books and lectures. Real-life experience is key! In Ghana, medical students are stepping out of the classroom and into local communities through a programme called the Students' Community Engagement Programme (SCEP).
Imagine walking through a mall on a Saturday morning, browsing through a kiosk filled with cute stuffed animals. That was what Aurora resident Michael Steinbarth was doing with his son. He had a clear view on why small businesses are so important. "They're like the backbone of our country, " he said
President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor who criticized pandemic lockdowns, to head the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya, 56, is known for his support of herd immunity and his opposition to vaccine mandates. He co-authored the Great Barringt
China's community mental health services, spearheaded by the Management and Treatment Services for Psychosis (MTSP), cater to over 4 million long-term schizophrenia patients. Despite the large number of people served, the day-to-day abilities and challenges faced by these patients are often overlook
Imagine losing someone you love for 25 years, thinking they'll never come back. That was the reality for a family in California. It all started with a newspaper article about unidentified patients in Los Angeles. A friend saw a familiar face and alerted the local sheriff's office. The man in questio
