During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Maryland allowed online purchases using benefits. This change occurred in May 2020. Researchers wanted to find out how this affected grocery shopping habits and future plans among low-income families. They focused
Voters around the globe are saying "no" to current leaders. From the U. S. to Germany, people are tired of the status quo. The Republican win in Washington is part of a bigger pattern. Inflation, cultural clashes, and frustration with political elites are driving this change. Key figures like Olaf S
Scientists recently explored a clever way to remove nickel ions from wastewater using powdered clam shells. They filled a glass column with the shells and tested how well the setup worked by changing the flow rate. The best results showed that 87. 68% of nickel ions were removed when the flow rate w
President Biden just signed a law that's making a big difference for public workers like teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This new law, called the Social Security Fairness Act, is fixing a long-standing problem that cut benefits for those with public service pensions. The law will get ri
Have you ever thought that common vegetables could hold hidden health secrets? Scientists have found something amazing in a popular edible plant from Vietnam called Elatostema tenuicaudatum. This plant, which is often eaten in the northwest region of the country, has been studied for its potential b
You know how sometimes we struggle to understand the tiny details in documents? Think of a chart with lots of numbers or a PDF with complex texts. That's where multimodal large language models (MLLMs) come in. They're supposed to help us make sense of these things, but they've been falling short, es
The West Antarctic Peninsula is warming quickly, which is causing glaciers to melt and the fast-ice to disappear earlier. This study looked at how this warming affects the underwater conditions in Potter Cove, an Antarctic fjord. Over 30 years, scientists tracked air temperatures and found that warm
Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals are still in the playoff race after a close 19-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Despite being out of ideal playoff position, the Bengals showed their worth by winning five straight games to end the regular season. Their fate now rests on the outcomes of
Ready to kickstart Dry January or enjoy sober-friendly drinks year-round? Mixing up a mocktail doesn't mean sacrificing flavor or health benefits. We've gathered seven ingredients that can turn your nonalcoholic beverages into powerhouses for your immune system, digestion, and more. Ginger is a gut
Water isn't just something we drink to feel better; it's a superhero for our bodies! It's crucial for maintaining body temperature, aiding digestion, and even flushing out toxins. Dehydration can mess things up, making you feel tired or giving you headaches. Have you heard about kidney stones? Well
