The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists has moved the Doomsday Clock closer to midnight than ever before, setting it at 89 seconds till midnight. This annual announcement indicates that humanity is closer to destruction due to various threats like climate change, nuclear weapon proliferation, and pand
Ever wondered what makes small farmers in South Africa decide to own livestock and how big their herds get? A recent study looked into this, focusing on the Eastern Cape. They talked to 600 farmers, with 495 actually owning livestock. The study found that beliefs in African traditional religion, acc
Did you know that dining out can significantly impact our planet? One way to reduce this impact is by eating less meat and more plant-based alternatives. However, despite the benefits, plant-based meats aren't very popular in restaurants. Why is that? A recent study dug into this question using the
Scientists have recently set the Doomsday Clock at 89 seconds to midnight, the closest it's ever been. This symbolic clock measures how near humanity is to an existential crisis. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, who created the clock in 1947, says we're not making enough progress on global thr
Did you know that the heat might be affecting your mental well-being? Yes, you read it right! A recent study found that adolescents from two European countries were more likely to exhibit psychiatric symptoms when exposed to higher temperatures. Researchers from these countries looked into how clima
Ever wondered why skipping feels tougher than running, even though you're not hitting the ground as hard? Scientists did too! They found that when you skip, your body moves up and down more, which burns more energy. This happens because certain muscles, like the gluteus maximus, vasti, and soleus, w
Ohio State's defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, has left for Penn State. This news came just a week after the Buckeyes won the national championship. While the timing might seem odd, it's important to note that there could be many reasons behind this decision. Some speculate that Knowles didn't mes
Colombo, Sri Lanka's bustling capital, has seen major weather changes over the past 42 years. A new study using both ground and satellite data shows that Colombo stands out compared to other parts of the country and even the Western Province. Since 1980, the city has faced alterations in rainfall pa
Extreme weather events, made worse by climate change, are causing trouble in Latin America’s food scene. A recent United Nations report highlights how harsh weather has driven up crop prices in countries like Argentina, Mexico, and Nicaragua. In Argentina and Mexico, for instance, corn prices skyroc
Did you know that your body only needs a small amount of sodium to function properly? This essential nutrient helps your nerves send signals, your muscles contract and relax, and maintains the right balance of water and minerals in your body. A recent study focused on rural women in the Chandpur dis
