The Asian corn borer is a serious threat to corn crops in Asia. This pest has a knack for developing resistance to genetically modified crops. These crops produce insecticidal proteins from a bacterium called Bacillus thuringiensis, or Bt for short. To stay ahead of these pests, scientists need to u
In the heart of a brutal conflict, two videos emerged, each telling a different story. One shows Ukrainian prisoners of war being executed by Russian soldiers. The other, recorded by a Russian drone, depicts the same scene but with a twist: the prisoners appear to be alive. This discrepancy raises s
A Russian-American woman, Ksenia Karelina, is back on U. S. soil after spending over a year in a Russian prison. Her crime? A small donation to a charity that supported Ukraine's military. Karelina, a former ballerina from Los Angeles, was arrested in February 2024 and sentenced to 12 years in a pen
Native youth in America and Alaska face a lot of health problems. These include issues related to sexual health, reproduction, and mental well-being. These problems are not fair, and they need to be addressed. One way to help is by using programs that are made for their culture and age group. These
The conflict in Gaza has left a lasting impact on the region. The Israeli government has made it clear that its troops will stay in certain areas of Gaza, even after the fighting stops. These areas are called security zones. They want to keep these zones to protect Israeli communities, no matter
Nate Bargatze is all set to be the host of the 77th Emmy Awards. This event is going to be held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on September 14th. The show will start at 8 p. m. ET/5 p. m. PT. Viewers can watch it live on CBS and stream it on Paramount+. This is not the first time Bargatze ha
The situation in Gaza is heating up. The defense minister of Israel has issued a stern warning. He said that the conflict in Gaza will intensify significantly. This will happen if Hamas does not release the hostages soon. The minister's comments came during a time when talks for a ceasefire have
The journey of pregnancy and the first year after childbirth is a rollercoaster. It brings major changes to a woman's life. These changes can mess with a woman's sleep schedule. This can lead to feelings of sadness or depression. The way a person thinks about time can make a big difference. It can h
The U. S. has made defending Taiwan a big part of its Pacific plans. But its trade tactics might make things worse. The U. S. has been talking about a strong Pacific strategy. The defense of Taiwan is a key part of this plan. This isn't new. It's been U. S. policy since 1949. But things have changed
Suicidal thoughts are a serious issue in Australia. The Ten to Men study is a big project that looked into this problem. It found that many men in Australia have had suicidal thoughts at some point. However, there is a lack of understanding about when these thoughts first appear in people who hav
