Bottled water labeled as alkaline often gets attention for its mineral additives like calcium and magnesium, which raise its pH above neutral. While regular tap water usually falls below a neutral pH of 7, alkaline water hovers around 8 or 9, leading some to believe it can balance the body’s acid le
The islands of Cape Verde hum with a music called morna, full of longing and hope. Many people have left the ten islands for work overseas, but they still feel a strong bond to home. Now that bond is turning into excitement as the national soccer team, nicknamed the Blue Sharks, prepares for t
Taiwan is being urged to change how it spends on defence, especially by a senior U. S. diplomat who visited Taipei last week. The main point is that money should be directed toward drones and other small, flexible weapons that can level the playing field against China. The island’s government has
The United States has cleared a $1. 5 billion contract for five MH‑60R Seahawk helicopters to New Zealand, a move that fits into the country’s plan to almost double its defense budget over the next eight years. This purchase, supplied by Lockheed Martin’s Sikorsky division, will give Wellington a
Europe has begun to cut back on using software from U. S. companies. Scientists and students in the region are noticing a shift. The change is driven by concerns over privacy, data control and national security. The move means that European labs will look for local or open‑source tools. Th
The idea of adding art to a garden is not new, but it’s often overlooked. A few months ago I started noticing how many neighbors use sculptures and other creative pieces to make their yards more interesting. This trend is especially popular at local botanical gardens, where large statues and life‑si
A small cosmetics factory in Yasuj wanted to see if teaching workers about safety could change their habits. Researchers split 109 employees into two groups: one received special training, the other did not. The training was six 60‑minute lessons taught by a researcher and an occupational health exp
A man named Paul Quinn, who has six children, was handed a 21‑year prison term on Friday. He is charged with two rapes, one choking incident, and serious bodily harm that happened 23 years ago. Quinn was found guilty after a six‑week trial in Manchester Crown Court. The case is seen as one of the b
Bite marks can act like fingerprints, helping police link a suspect to a crime. Traditionally, experts look at photos and make measurements by eye—a process that can vary from one person to another. A new experiment tried a different route: using a 3‑D scanner and computer programs to compare bite m
Research shows that when young people see smoking in movies or shows, it can make smoking seem more appealing. But what happens when a well-known actor lights up on screen? Does it matter more than the way they act while they smoke? Scientists wanted to find out if celebrity status and emotional rea
