Let's talk about the Tang Dynasty in China. It was a big deal, but things got rough. The weather was a major player in their downfall. Imagine floods and droughts happening over and over again. Not good for farming, right? People back then relied on crops like millet, wheat, and rice. But when the w
In Serbia, a unique project is teaching farmers and young people how to take care of the soil. The "Guardians of Soil Health" project, run by the BioSense Institute, is all about learning how to check if the soil is healthy. Participants learn to test things like how much water is in the soil, how a
Black farmers in the U. S. are facing a tough time. They grow crops like cotton, soybeans, and corn. But selling these crops is not easy. There are big problems like tariffs and high costs. This makes it hard for them to make money. James Davis is a farmer in Louisiana. He grows crops on 2, 500 acr
Many people finish school without ever learning about money or economics. This is a big problem. In 2025, adults in the U. S. still struggle with basic financial questions. They only got about half of the answers right on a test about personal finance. This shows that financial education is not work
Plant pictures are super important. They help scientists study plants and farmers grow better crops. But taking good pictures is hard. Cameras aren't always high-quality. They can be expensive. And the environment can mess up the pictures. So, what's the solution? Some people use deep learning. Thi
Trade talks between the US and India are getting tense. The US president, Donald Trump, has hinted at slapping new tariffs on Indian rice. This comes after American farmers complained that cheap rice imports from India, Vietnam, and Thailand are hurting their business. Trump questioned why India doe
The U. S. government has stepped in to help farmers struggling with trade tensions and rising costs. President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package to support farmers affected by tariffs and market instability. This money will go to farmers growing crops like corn, soybeans, and rice, with a sm
Revere Local Schools are doing well financially, but there are some bumps ahead. The district's treasurer shared a five-year money plan at a recent school board meeting. Good news: they expect to have $19. 7 million saved by 2030. This is mostly because of higher property taxes and new buildings in
Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a tricky bacteria that can make people sick. To tackle it, scientists need to know how well different medicines work against it. They tested eight medicines using a standard method. They did this in different labs and at two different temperatures: 35°C and 28°C. The resul
In a small town in Arizona, a tragic event unfolded. Kerri Ann Abatti, 59, was found dead in her home on November 20th. The local sheriff's office confirmed it was a homicide. No one has been arrested yet, and the investigation is still ongoing. The victim was going through a divorce. She had filed
