Phosphorus (P) is essential for plants, but in acidic soils, it's often tightly bound and unavailable. To make P easier for plants to use, farmers sometimes mix it with organic matter. This study explored how loamy and clayey soils in a tropical region handled P differently, when pH was changed, and
Let's dive into the world of cinema and take a close look at how violence has evolved on the big screen over the past 50 years. It's a journey that starts from the subtle hints of brutality in older films to the graphic intensity we see today. You might be surprised to learn that violence in movies
The wildfires burning across Southern California are like a preview of what's to come. As President Trump starts his second term, he'll face a climate crisis that's costing Americans big time. We're talking billions of dollars every year in damage and health costs. Hurricanes like Helene and Milton
Ramadan, a month-long religious observance by Muslims worldwide, involves intermittent fasting. This study explored how British Muslims experience fasting, focusing on psychological, social, and health aspects. Researchers in the North of England interviewed and held focus group discussions with pra
Mark Zuckerberg's decision to end fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram in the US has fact-checking journalists worried. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has been funding fact-checking organizations for years. These groups check the accuracy of posts and can reduce the reach of fal
As 2024 comes to an end, the final jobs report is set to be released on Friday. This report can give us a hint at what 2025 might look like for jobs. In 2024, job growth started slowing down a bit. The US added about 180, 000 jobs each month, which is similar to the pace in the years before the pand
Imagine California's wildfire season happening in January. That's what's going on right now in Los Angeles County and nearby areas. The biggest blaze is in Pacific Palisades, destroying houses and racing across the landscape. These fires are being tracked by scientists using maps and charts, but hig
Get ready for some serious cold! A whopping 15 states are under winter weather warnings due to snow, freeze alerts, and nasty road conditions. This isn't just any snowstorm; it's a big one, with predictions of up to 15 inches in some areas. Kids, seniors, and pets should stay indoors, as the extreme
Schools across the Southern U. S. have canceled classes as another round of winter storms threaten the region. Texas, Kansas City, and Little Rock are among the areas seeing closures. The storm is expected to bring freezing rain and snow, making roads dangerous. Texas is preparing by treating roads
Ever dreamt of having fresh veggies and herbs all year, regardless of the weather? PlantaForm's Indoor Smart Garden, unveiled at CES 2025, makes this possible. This futuristic device uses fogponics, a water-saving method that delivers nutrients via mist. It's eco-friendly and won't take up much spac
