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lima

Feed Famine: How Seasons Affect Food for Animals and People in Southern Africa

February 17, 2025

In Southern Africa, livestock farming is a big deal for food security and rural communities. But there's a big problem: the feed for these animals changes with the seasons, and not in a good way. When the dry season hits, plants die back, and leaves fall off trees. This means less food for the anima

environment

Climate Change and the Spread of Biting Midges

February 17, 2025

Biting midges, especially those in the Culicoides family, are more than just a nuisance. They can cause allergic reactions in horses and spread serious viruses like bluetongue and African horse sickness. Scientists are using advanced technology to understand and predict where these midges will thriv

politics

Nuclear Workers: The Uncertain Future

February 17, 2025

Imagine waking up one morning, going to work, and finding your office locked. This is what happened to hundreds of federal employees working on the nation's nuclear weapons programs. The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had abruptly fired them, leaving many confused

celebrities

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds: The Red Carpet Return

February 17, 2025

Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds made a splash at the SNL 50th anniversary special. This marked their first public appearance since legal troubles began with Lively's co-star Justin Baldoni. The couple walked the red carpet, with Lively seen hugging comedian Amy Schumer, who has publicly supported her

environment

Water and Health: The Power of Data

February 17, 2025

Imagine having a magical map that shows where water is being used, where pollution is happening, and where diseases are spreading. That's exactly what the Water Health Open Knowledge Graph (WHOW-KG) does. It's not just a map; it's a tool designed to help us make smart decisions about water and healt

science

Fungi Fun in the Forest: A Tale of Two Seasons

February 16, 2025

Imagine a vast, lush forest in Taiwan, where seven different types of trees from the Fagaceae family stand tall. Scientists decided to take a closer look at the tiny, often overlooked world of fungi living in and around these trees. They wanted to see how these fungal communities changed over time a

science

The Amazing Starch Superpower of the Silverweed Cinquefoil

February 16, 2025

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, often called the "Roof of the World, " is a place of extremes. It's here that a plant known as silverweed cinquefoil thrives. What makes this plant special? Its roots are packed with starch, a type of energy reserve that helps it survive harsh conditions. This isn't just a

entertainment

Blast Off to the 1950s: A Look at the Early Days of Sci-Fi TV

February 15, 2025

The 1950s were a time when TV was just starting to take off, and it was a wild mix of shows. Comedies, game shows, and westerns were all the rage, but there was also a growing interest in science fiction. This was partly because of the Space Race, which kicked off when the Soviet Union launched Sput

weather

Southern California's Big Storm: A Flood of Rain and Mud

February 15, 2025

Southern California is still feeling the effects of a powerful storm system that swept through the region. The storm has left behind a trail of rain and mud, with some areas receiving several inches of rain. The heaviest of the rain has moved out of the region, but the remnants of the storm will lin

science

Unlocking Hidden Patterns: A New Way to Understand Complex Data

February 15, 2025

Scientists face a big challenge when dealing with complex data that changes over time and space. This data can come from various fields like weather forecasting, brain studies, disease spread, and even wind patterns. The problem is that traditional methods often fall short because they need human he