Robert Plant recently took the stage for a special performance at NPR's Tiny Desk concert series. This wasn't just any show; it was a small, cozy gathering where Plant and his band played a mix of old and new tunes. The setlist included a Led Zeppelin classic, some covers, and a few folk songs. Fans got to see Plant in a different light, playing with a smaller band a...
South Africa, known for its strong voice in global environmental talks, is now facing a drop in influence. This comes after a political decision led to the removal of its environment minister, Dion George. The country, which houses some of the world's most endangered species, has scaled back its role in a major international wildlife trade regulation forum. This move...
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has made some changes to his cabinet. He has appointed new ministers for the environment and trade departments. These new faces come from the Democratic Alliance (DA), which is a key partner in Ramaphosa's coalition government. The new environment minister is Willem Aucamp. He takes over from Dion George, who was also from th...
The Gulf Stream, a major ocean current, is in serious trouble. Scientists have found that climate change is causing it to slow down. This current is part of a bigger system called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). The AMOC acts like a giant conveyor belt, moving warm water from the tropics to the Northern Hemisphere. The problem starts with the...
In South Africa, a big change is coming to the environment ministry. Dion George, who has been in charge of fisheries, forestry, and the environment, might soon step down. His party, the Democratic Alliance, has suggested replacing him with Willie Aucamp, their spokesman. This shift comes after George was offered a different role as deputy trade minister. However, h...
Climate change is speeding up. It's not just getting warmer; it's getting warmer faster. The past few years have seen record-breaking temperatures. A big study in June showed that the average global temperature is now rising by 0. 27 degrees Celsius every ten years. That's almost 50% faster than it was in the 1990s and 2000s. Sea levels are also rising faster. Over ...
Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, a name that resonates with music lovers, passed away at 78 in Nashville. Her journey in music was as vibrant and diverse as the songs she sang. She was known for her powerful vocals on hits like "When a Man Loves a Woman" and her significant role in the Grateful Dead during the 1970s. Born in Alabama, Donna Jean started her music career a...
Parents play a big role in how stressed their kids feel about school. A study looked at how moms and dads influence middle school students' physical exhaustion from schoolwork. It found that when both parents are on the same page, kids feel less stressed. But when one parent is strict and the other is not, kids feel more exhausted. The study used something called fa...
Hormones play a big role in how our bodies work. Two important ones are testosterone and pre-androgens like androstenedione and DHEA. But what happens to these hormones during midlife, especially around menopause? This is a question that scientists are still trying to figure out. First, let's talk about what these hormones do. Testosterone is often thought of as a m...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently got engaged. Everyone is curious about their wedding date. But before guessing, let's look at other celebrities who married athletes. Victoria Beckham and David Beckham got married in 1999. They are still together. Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens tied the knot in 2023. Their love story is inspiring. Ciara and Russell Wilson go...