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Why Thousands Are Marching for Māori Rights in New Zealand

November 19, 2024

A controversial law proposal has sparked massive protests across New Zealand. This law aims to change how the country's founding treaty, the Treaty of Waitangi, is understood. Signed in 1840 between British representatives and 500 Māori chiefs, the treaty is central to New Zealand's identity. Howeve

environment

How Plastics Affect Arsenic in Paddy Soils

November 19, 2024

It's no secret that tiny plastic pieces, called microplastics, are showing up in places they don't belong, like paddy soil. Scientists decided to check how this affects the way arsenic behaves in the soil. They ran a 98-day experiment using both regular and biodegradable microplastics in soil contam

business

Olive Oil Prices Set to Drop: Good News for Consumers

November 17, 2024

Get ready for some relief at the grocery store! Deoleo, the world’s biggest olive oil producer, is gearing up to slash prices in half. This is great news after a crazy few years where extreme weather led to record-breaking highs. The turnaround is thanks to improving harvests in countries like Spain

environment

Groundwater vs. Surface Water: How Soil Changes Over Time

November 16, 2024

When we're short on freshwater in dry areas, farmers often turn to salty groundwater. But, what does this do to our soil and the tiny critters living in it over the long term? Researchers took a close look at a goji berry field split in two—one watered with salty groundwater and the other with surfa

science

The Great Tracer Chase: Who Sticks Faster in MMT?

November 16, 2024

Ever been curious about which tracer – Rhodamine B (RhB) or Fluorescein sodium (Fln) – latches onto Montmorillonite (MMT) crystals quicker in drilling fluid? Scientists have too! It turns out that MMT acts like a mini sponge, sucking up these tracers. Although RhB might get more absorbed, Fln secure

health

Why Holding in Poop is a Bad Idea

November 15, 2024

In today's busy world, many office workers are making a habit of ignoring their body's natural calls to the toilet. This is called "voluntary withholding. " Sydney doctor Peter Katelaris says this is common, especially among young women who might feel embarrassed or inconvenienced. People often try

environment

Improving Bamboo Forest Soil Health with Smarter Water and Fertilizer Use

November 14, 2024

In bamboo forests, traditional farming methods often involve heavy use of fertilizers and flooding for irrigation. This approach, known as conventional management (CM), has been linked to soil acidification and a decrease in the variety of soil bacteria. Scientists have been exploring a new method c

environment

Soil Salinity and Waterlogging in Egypt's Nile Delta: A Threat to Farming and History

November 14, 2024

Ever wondered why some places have trouble growing crops? In Egypt's northeastern Nile Delta, it's because of soil salinization and waterlogging. These issues make soil unhealthy and hurt farming. Scientists studied this area, which is important for both farming and history. They found that soil in

entertainment

Kevin Costner’s Shocking Reaction to John Dutton's Yellowstone Fate

November 12, 2024

Kevin Costner, the actor who played John Dutton III in the hit TV show Yellowstone, has shared his thoughts on his character's surprising demise. The death of Dutton was revealed in the Nov. 10 episode of the Paramount drama. Costner has been playing the role for over four years but left the series

science

Improving Weather Forecasts: A Tale of Soil Moisture Data

November 9, 2024

Scientists are diving into the world of data assimilation to boost weather and hydrological forecasts. They've combined a land data assimilation component with a global atmospheric model called NICAM-LETKF. This mix allows them to conduct two types of experiments: strongly and weakly coupled land-at