The Belt and Road strategy has boosted infrastructure in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau's permafrost region. This means concrete there needs to be stronger and better at withstanding freezing temperatures. Researchers tested how concrete cured at different temperatures handles freezing and thawing cycles
Scientists have uncovered an interesting discovery: a compound from cannabis called CBD might protect kidneys from harm caused by certain traditional Chinese medicines. Let's break down how they figured this out. First off, there's a nasty substance called Aristolochic Acid I (AAI) in some traditio
Santa Cruz experienced a dramatic scene on Monday as a fierce storm wreaked havoc on its iconic wharf. Waves as high as 60 feet, part of the massive storm, caused a 150-foot section of the pier to crumble into the sea. The wharf, which was under renovation due to previous storm damages, saw several
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz attempted to halt the release of a House Ethics Committee report on Monday, but his lawsuit fell short. Gaetz’s legal team argued that the report's release would harm his reputation and that he hadn't been notified or given due process. The committee published the report soon
The Santa Cruz Wharf in California got a rough wake-up call from a storm on a Monday. A chunk of the wharf gave way due to heavy surf from a major storm brewing in the Pacific Northwest. Two people fell into the ocean but were quickly rescued by lifeguards, while another person managed to swim to sa
Ever wondered how to shield your skin from the sun's harsh UVB rays? Meet penilumamide, a new superhero in the skincare world. This innovative SIRT1 activator, penilumamide, was tested in human HaCaT cells to see if it could combat the damages caused by UVB radiation. Scientists found that penilumam
Actress Blake Lively has taken legal action against her co-star and director, Justin Baldoni, for allegedly creating a toxic work environment on the set of their film "It Ends With Us. " Lively's lawsuit claims that Baldoni harassed her and tried to damage her reputation. Baldoni and his team have s
Just days after a powerful cyclone hit the French island of Mayotte, President Emmanuel Macron landed there to assess the damage and meet with locals. The storm has taken at least 31 lives, but officials fear the real number could be much higher. Macron thanked the airport staff and wore a tradition
You've probably heard about ABC News settling with Donald Trump for a whopping $15 million. But why did they decide to pay up and keep it quiet? The whole fiasco started when ABC's George Stephanopoulos made an incorrect claim about Trump during a TV segment. Trump, taking no chances, filed a defama
Imagine waking up to nothing but the charred remains of a once-thriving business. That's exactly what happened in Commerce, California, when a fire swept through a fiberglass manufacturing facility early Sunday morning. The blaze began around 9:45 p. m. on Vail Avenue, near Vail High School. When fi
