You might think of grape pomace, the leftovers from winemaking, as just waste. But scientists are discovering that this by-product is brimming with beneficial molecules. Take Aglianico grape pomace, for instance. This study dived into three types of Aglianico pomace from different regions: Cantine d
Hey there! Are you planning to travel this holiday season? Well, keep an eye on the weather, because some serious thunderstorms are causing trouble in Texas and Louisiana. These storms are rolling in from the Gulf of Mexico and bringing along some strong winds, hail, and maybe even tornadoes. Yikes!
Tonight and tomorrow, fog could make navigating tough. Visibility might drop below a quarter mile. But that's not the main event. Come Saturday afternoon, storms, including tornadoes, could really stir things up. Indeed, a Dense Fog Advisory is in place from 6 PM tonight until 10 AM tomorrow for the
It's no secret that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) often struggle to get the financing they need to grow. This study takes a closer look at how the government, banks, and guarantee institutions can work together to make SME finance more sustainable. Imagine it as a big game, where each player h
Ever wished your iPhone could help you avoid loud noises? iOS 18. 2 has a new feature called Volume Limit that lets you set a maximum volume for media playback. This is great news for anyone worried about hearing loss. The feature is easy to find in the Sound & Haptics menu of the Settings app. You
Italy has hit a snag in its international relations with Iran. An Italian journalist, Cecilia Sala, who works for Il Foglio, was arrested in Iran on December 19, marking the first time a foreign journalist has been detained since the harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. This is no small matt
As one of the busiest travel seasons in the US kicks off, severe weather has already caused a buzz with hundreds of flight cancellations. Texas and Louisiana witnessed tornado warnings on Thursday, leading the Federal Aviation Administration to halt operations at two airports. Texas Governor Greg Ab
In a New Jersey murder trial, a software called STRmix is under scrutiny. This software helps analyze complex DNA samples that used to be considered unusable. Defense lawyers for Paul Caneiro, accused of killing four family members, argue the software isn't reliable enough for court. They say it was
You know those questions that ask you if you're feeling down or tired? Some say they help figure out if you're dealing with depression. One of these tools is the PHQ-9. Scientists recently took a good look at how it works using a big group of adults in Germany. They wanted to see if the PHQ-9 does a
Mycotoxins like aflatoxin B1 (AFB1), ochratoxin A (OTA), trichothecenes (TCNs), and patulin can sneak into our food and cause serious health problems. In forensic science, detecting these toxins is super important, especially when someone dies from poisoning or long-term exposure. But how do these t
