Lead pollution hurts barley plants in many ways. It slows growth, damages the photosynthetic machinery, and lowers key minerals like calcium and potassium. The plants also suffer from more cell damage, shown by higher levels of harmful molecules such as MDA and hydrogen peroxide. In a separate group
In a dental clinic that serves students, researchers looked at how age and gender influence gum disease. They collected data from patients who came for routine check‑ups or treatment. The goal was to see if older teens and young adults had different rates of gum problems compared with younger
Young people are cutting their social media use and finding fresh ways to spend time. A 23‑year‑old account manager deleted all his phone apps and reported feeling happier, less stressed, and more present. He says the endless stream of ads, influencer promos, and comparison posts makes people feel p
Vietnam is drafting a rule that will treat cryptocurrency moves like stock trades, adding a small tax to every transfer. The proposed law says anyone who sends crypto through an approved service will owe 0. 1% of the transfer value as personal income tax, just like traders pay when they buy or sell
When winter hits and the power goes out, a small device can become your biggest ally. A new portable station offers 2, 000 watts of steady power and a quick burst up to 3, 000 watts. It has ten outlets so you can plug in phones, laptops, routers, medical gear and even a kettle. The unit starts up in
A sudden warm spell and early rains in California sparked an explosive rise of the infamous death‑cap mushroom, turning a common outdoor activity into a public health nightmare. Since November, four people have lost their lives and more than thirty others fell seriously ill after confusing these
The studio behind the hit game GOLF+ is planning a big update for this year. They want to fix the biggest problem with virtual golf: learning real muscle memory. Ryan Engle, the CEO, said the game will get many new features and over a dozen fresh courses. A new social lobby and cleaner UI are als
Toyota announced that its quarterly earnings fell 43 percent, a sharp drop that reflects the pressure from higher material costs and U. S. tariffs on imported parts. The company also revealed that its long‑time finance chief, Kenta Kon, will step into the CEO and president roles in April. Kon
A federal appeals court in Richmond, Virginia, has turned down a lawsuit that tried to stop President Trump’s orders aimed at ending diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs in government agencies and companies that work with the federal government. The decision was made by a panel of three ju
The Phoenix Open opened with a surprise for the world number one. Scottie Scheffler, who has won here twice before, started poorly. His first tee shot was a mistake that led to a water penalty. Even the short approach shots were off, and his ball kept rolling back into trouble. In the sa
