Thanksgiving isn't just about turkey and pie. It's a day with a powerful history of helping others. After World War II, America showed this in a big way. In 1946, U. S. soldiers in Germany shared a Thanksgiving meal with local kids. These children were amazed by simple things like oranges, which were hard to find in post-war Germany. The next year, 1947, saw an incr...
The dire situation in Gaza reached a boiling point when a large group of starving Palestinians forced their way into a United Nations food storage facility. This event, which took place in central Gaza, resulted in two deaths and several injuries. The incident highlights the worsening famine conditions in the region, which have been exacerbated by an 11-week Israeli ...
You know how some industries, like pharmaceuticals and plastics, release harmful chemicals called phenols into water? Detecting these pollutants is tricky and usually requires expensive methods and skilled people. Enter the affordable, easy-to-use paper strips! These strips, made from simple filter paper, change color when they come into contact with phenols. Two pro...
Things are getting real scary in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. This week, the place saw some serious action. A UN helicopter got hit by bullets while flying over the city. The US embassy also had its armored vehicles targeted by two notorious gangs, "400 Mawozo" and "Chen Mechan. " No one was hurt, but it was clear these gangs meant business. Because of all this ...