You might think earthquakes in China are rare, but they happen more often than you think, especially in the west. Recently, a strong 7. 1 magnitude earthquake hit near the border with Nepal, killing at least 126 people. This isn't the first time China has faced deadly quakes. The Tibetan Plateau and
Imagine you've had a heart attack. Your body springs into action to fix the damage. One of the key players in this healing process are cells called fibroblasts. These little helpers repair heart tissue. But how can we keep tabs on them? That's where a new tool comes in. Scientists have created a spe
Jimmy Carter isn’t just known for being a former president. He's also a talented woodworker, painter, and poet. His artistic side offered him a break from his public life. Carter’s creations often reflected his personal beliefs and experiences. Did you know he even improved his home using skills he
A strong earthquake shook the holy city of Xigaze in Tibet, China, leaving at least 126 people dead and thousands of homes destroyed. The quake struck near the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama, a significant figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Rescue workers rushed aid to the
Did you know that living near an airport could be bad for your heart? Research has shown that constant exposure to loud airplane noise makes your heart work harder. It’s like trying to sleep in a room that’s always humming. Over the long term, this extra strain can damage your heart. So, if you’re a
Former President Jimmy Carter, who served from 1977 to 1981, spent the last 43 years of his life in a humble two-bedroom ranch house he built himself in rural Plains, Georgia. At 100 years old, Carter became the first U. S. president to reach a centennial birthday. After his death on December 29, 20
Welcome to the world of sports podcasts! Kevin Sherrington and David Moore, sports writers for The Dallas Morning News, are here to share their insights and humor. This week, they're diving into some hot topics from the world of Dallas sports. First up, what's the deal with Mike McCarthy? Is he stic
Farmers rely heavily on weather and soil moisture to decide when to water their crops. A group in Spain hit a snag while setting up a vineyard. They needed a budget-friendly way to monitor soil and air conditions. Commercial options were either too pricey or didn't fit their needs. So, they rolled u
Did you know that by 2050, around 50 million people worldwide could be affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias? That's a huge number, and it's important to catch these conditions early. One way scientists are trying to do this is by looking at how well people drive. You see, before pe
Imagine you're planning a big party in space, using a bunch of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. You want to save energy and keep things moving efficiently, right? This study comes up with a smart way to do just that. They combined something called a Markov Decision Process with a Double Deep Q-Netw
