In the early 1900s, a scientist named Trofim Lysenko had some odd ideas. He thought he could teach plants to grow in winter by soaking them in cold water. He also believed that if you treated crops right, they could thrive anywhere, even in places like Siberia. These ideas were not based on solid sc
People who leave religion often change their political views. This is not just a personal change. It affects how they see the world. Research shows that when people stop identifying with religion, they tend to become more liberal politically. This is called religious residue. It means that even afte
Tech in schools has always sparked strong feelings. Some see it as a threat. Others see it as a tool to help students learn better. This isn't new. People have been worried about tech in schools for a long time. Back in the 1970s, teachers were scared of calculators. They thought these small device
In recent times, heavy rainfalls have been causing significant problems in the mountainous areas of India and Pakistan. These sudden and intense downpours, known as cloudbursts, have led to flash floods, landslides, and mudflows, resulting in loss of life and destruction of property. In one such in
The weekend weather forecast is a mix of heat, storms, and a hurricane watch. The day will start off hot and humid, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s. As the day progresses, a cold front will move in, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms. These storms could pack a pun
Baltimore is in for a wild weather ride this week. It all starts with a scorching Sunday, where the heat index could soar to triple digits. The sun will be out, making it feel even hotter than it actually is. But don't worry, relief is on the way. By Monday, things will cool down a bit. The highs w
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has recently shared a new plan for how it will spend money and choose research projects. This plan comes after big changes at the agency, like budget cuts and plans to reorganize. The head of the NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, wants to be clear about these changes
South Carolina is feeling the heat again, with temperatures climbing back to what's normal for this time of year. A big area of high pressure is moving in, bringing back those classic summer days—warm afternoons and scattered thunderstorms, especially as the day winds down. For the rest of today, e
A recent Supreme Court decision has changed the rules for protecting wetlands across the United States. The ruling in Sackett v. EPA has made it harder for wetlands to qualify for protection under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This is because the new rule says wetlands must be directly connected to lar
The weather is taking a cool turn this week, but don't worry, summer isn't over yet. Right now, it's rainy and cool, but things will start to heat up by the end of the week. Expect showers and storms to stick around today, especially in the afternoon and evening. The mix of moisture, wind, and a wea
