The study looks at ways to make historic buildings in Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia greener. Instead of tearing them down or rebuilding, the researchers test “retrofitting” – adding new materials that come from plants and other renewable sources. First, the team measures how much energy a buildi
Farm shows across North America this spring told a clear story: farmers are cutting back on big purchases. With prices for machinery, fuel, and fertilizer climbing higher than ever, most are choosing to keep their old equipment a little longer. A dealer in Saskatchewan explained it simply: "They won
On a hill above Washington, D. C. , a team of scientists watches the sky. They belong to the U. S. Naval Observatory, or USNO for short. Their job is simple: keep track of the stars and the exact moment in time. Since 1873 a telescope at USNO has watched bright stars every night. The data
Flavio Bolsonaro’s name is climbing the polls, giving him extra room to decide who will guide his economic plans. The 44‑year‑old senator has spent much of his time abroad, meeting conservative allies and visiting his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is jailed in Brasilia for an attempte
South Africa’s top finance official is weighing a reduction in the fuel levy, a move that could help soften the cost of petrol for everyday commuters. The decision follows rising global oil prices sparked by tensions in Iran, which have already started to affect local fuel costs. The country’s econ
"Older people often judge their overall well‑being by how happy they feel. Researchers have long known that a positive mood can boost health and satisfaction, but the role of the digital world in this mix is still a mystery. In recent work, scientists set out to uncover whether the growth of digital
Every year, billions of used alkaline batteries end up in landfills, leaking harmful metals like zinc and manganese. Instead of just chucking them away, scientists found a clever way to give these batteries a second job. They turned battery scrap into tiny particles that can purify dirty water under
A 59‑year‑old former Air Force officer, who has flown to space four times, told a news agency that he suddenly became ill while eating dinner on the International Space Station. The incident happened just days before a planned spacewalk, and his crew reacted immediately, calling for ground‑based med
The fighting that began with a US strike on Iranian targets has now spread to Yemen, where the Houthi rebels—close allies of Iran—have launched missile attacks on Israeli military sites. Their involvement threatens the Bab al‑Mandab strait, a key shipping lane that links the Red Sea to the Gulf of A
The state’s farmers are the unseen heroes that keep our plates full. Minnesota is sixth in overall farm output across the U. S. and leads in more than 20 products, such as sugar beets, turkeys, green peas, hogs, sweet corn, soybeans, sunflower seeds, canola, dry beans and oats. Corn is the fou
