The corn earworm, a not-so-friendly pest, causes big problems for crops all over North America. Its numbers go up and down yearly, and this is mainly due to weather conditions and the availability of plants it likes to munch on. Scientists have studied these patterns for a long time, but farmers are
When engineers and scientists want to simulate a crash, they often turn to the Finite Element Method (FEM). It's like a super-detailed map that shows exactly how things will break and bend under impact. FEM helps them get accurate and detailed simulations. Unfortunately, it’s a bit greedy wi
It is tragic but true. Malaria, especially during pregnancy, can be extremely dangerous for both the mother and the unborn child. But finding drugs that are safe for pregnant women, especially during the first three months, has always been a challenge. Researchers have long been trying to
Metabolic bariatric surgery has long-term effects and complications, especially when it comes to nutrition. So what is being done about these issues. Obesity is a major health concern. It increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Metabolic bariatric surgery is a trea
In the ever-changing world, it is revealed that climate change impacts grasshoppers. . Some rise in size while others shrink down. And a primary factor is the timing - or season. In mountain ranges, the size differences among these insects seemed to depend on the time of year and their elevation. So
Marianne Faithfull. a powerful name in music that exploded into Rock and Roll since her death. "She was so much a part of my life for so long. told Mick Jagger. Marianne sang songs for people. New York Times, News Paper, Liberation and the Rolling Stones were part of her band. She
The tense ceasefire in Gaza saw the release of eight more hostages by Hamas on January 30, 2025. This event, however, was not smooth sailing. The handover of some of these captives was chaotic, with thousands of people and masked militants crowding around. Israel was not happy with this and proteste
There's a lot happening in Romania, and it's getting tricky. It all started with their presidential election in November. The country is going through big changes. The first round had a front-runner in Calin Georgescu, a guy who loves Putin, hates the European Union, and has a big plan to r
The shockwave began on January 20, 2025, when a sweeping executive order halted all U. S. foreign assistance for ninety days. This pause was supposed to realign aid with American values and interests but left many international aid workers scratching their heads. People worldwide were left in a sta
There's no mistaking it, our world is heating up. Cotton is a key player in the global fabric of society. The future of cotton is under threat because of frequent and intense heatwaves that are hobbling the plant. Climate change is real and cotton is feeling the b the brunt of it from one end of
