Jiangxi Province, China, has seen significant changes in its landscape over the past two decades. Urbanization has sped up, leading to shifts in how land is used. Forests and farmlands have shrunk, while cities and buildings have grown. These changes have affected the ecological risks in the region.
The Education Department has reopened the online gateway for income-driven repayment plans for student loans. This move comes after a court decision in February that temporarily halted the Biden administration's Saving on a Valuable Education Plan and parts of other income-driven repayment plans. Th
The film Rust, a western set in 1880s Kansas, has had a tumultuous journey. It all began with a tragic accident that took the life of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. The film, starring Alec Baldwin, follows the story of an outlaw who frees his grandson from jail after an accidental killing. It also
A graduate student from a prestigious university in Massachusetts was taken into custody by federal agents. This incident has sparked concern and questions about the student's status and the circumstances surrounding the detention. The student, who is pursuing a PhD, is an international student from
Prince Harry and Prince Seeiso of Lesotho have both decided to step down from their roles as patrons of Sentebale, a charity they started together back in 2006. This charity has been focused on helping kids in southern Africa who are dealing with HIV/AIDS. The name Sentebale comes from the local lan
The time it takes for a disease to show up after it hits a plant can change a lot. This time is called the incubation period. It can be different for each disease and can be affected by the environment. One big troublemaker in sugar beet fields is a fungus called Cercospora beticola. It causes Cerco
The Artemis III mission, NASA's ambitious plan to return to the moon, has seen some shifts in its public messaging. Initially, the space agency had big plans to make history by landing the first woman and the first person of color on the lunar surface. This was part of a broader push for diversity,
The legal saga involving Cain Velasquez has finally reached a conclusion. The former UFC heavyweight champion was handed a five-year prison sentence. However, with time already served, Velasquez will likely spend less than two years behind bars. This decision came after he pleaded no contest to mult
Gout is a painful condition that affects many people with diabetes. It happens when uric acid builds up in the body, causing inflammation in the joints. Two common medications used to manage diabetes are metformin and sodium-glucose co-transporter-2 inhibitors, or SGLT-2is. Metformin has been aroun
Medical students often lack exposure to disability issues, which can lead to misunderstandings and unease when treating patients with disabilities. A group aimed to change this by creating an optional course. They wanted to boost students' skills in understanding and supporting people with disabilit
