Pig Hill Farms in Lyon County is making waves with a unique approach to keeping their pigs healthy. They've started using far-UV light as part of their biosecurity measures. This isn't your average light bulb; it's a special kind of ultraviolet light that's safe for humans but tough on germs. The f
Sean Kenney, a master LEGO builder, has created an amazing exhibit called Brick Planet. It's on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. This exhibit features over 1. 5 million LEGO bricks. They form detailed scenes from different ecosystems around the world. The exhibit opened on November
China has expressed strong disapproval of the U. S. selling weapons to Taiwan. They say this move goes against their sovereignty and the agreements made between the two countries. Taiwan is a self-ruled island that China considers part of its territory. China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Lin Ji
Ever tried solving a puzzle that's all about sports but has a twist? That's what today's Connections: Sports Edition is like. It's not your usual sports trivia. The yellow category, for instance, is a bit of a head-scratcher. It's not directly about sports, but hey, that's part of the fun! This puz
Aging is not just about wearing out like an old machine. It's more like a computer losing its software, not the hardware. Dr. David Sinclair, a Harvard geneticist, says that as we get older, the instructions that tell our cells what to do get mixed up. This is called the "information theory of aging
Finding the right people for a job is tough. That's why many companies turn to recruiting firms. But how do you know which ones are the best? A recent study tried to answer that question. Over 22, 000 professionals shared their experiences with recruiting firms. They talked about how well these fir
In Saudi Arabia, healing isn't just about medicine. It's about culture, family, and beliefs. This review looks at how these factors influence physical therapy. It's not just about the exercises or treatments. It's about understanding the person and their background. The review found that modesty, f
Last week, the number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits dropped a bit. This small change suggests that the job market is still pretty steady. Even though the government was shut down for a while, states kept track of these numbers. Experts used this data to make educated guesses about
Liquid Crystal Elastomers (LCEs) are not just any ordinary material. They have special abilities that make them super useful in many areas. Unlike regular materials, LCEs can both sense and move. This makes them perfect for creating buildings that can respond to their environment. Imagine a buildin
The EU is facing a growing issue with small packages from China. These packages often slip through customs duties because of their low value. Dutch Finance Minister Eelco Heinen wants to change this. He believes the EU needs to take action. Heinen plans to talk with other EU finance ministers about
