After severe flooding in Texas, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stepped up to address some unusual ideas about weather and airplanes. They launched two websites to explain geoengineering and airplane contrails. EPA head Lee Zeldin said these sites are for people who wonder about the lines
People often share strange ideas online. One such idea is the Prison Planet theory. It suggests that Earth is a prison for humanity. This theory is not something that can be proven or disproven. It's a spiritual belief, not a scientific fact. A recent study looked at how this theory spreads on YouT
Iran is open to talking about its nuclear program again, but there's a catch. The country's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, said Iran would only return to the negotiating table if the U. S. and its allies promised no more attacks. This comes after recent strikes on Iran's nuclear and military site
Mpox, a disease caused by the mpox virus, is spreading and causing worry worldwide. It affects the whole body and can be severe. Right now, there are no antiviral medicines that have been proven to be both safe and effective against it. The situation is urgent. Mpox is not new, but it is becoming m
Kids' daily routines, like sleeping, sitting around, and moving, play a big role in their overall health. A recent study dug into how these activities affect children's weight and fitness levels. The findings show that the time kids spend on these activities matters a lot. The study looked at kids'
Bad posture is a common issue that can cause problems in the body. It can lead to pain and other issues over time. Many people look for ways to fix their posture. One method that has gained attention is spiral stabilization. This approach is often used to help with back pain. But does it really help
People in Chile are getting bigger faces, and that's a problem for mask fit. A recent study looked at how faces have changed over the last decade and how well masks fit now compared to before. The study used two sets of data: one from 2013 with manual measurements and another from 2024 using 3D scan
Oral cancer often appears in a specific area of the mouth, shaped like a U. This area includes the floor of the mouth, the sides of the tongue, and the back part near the tonsils. Scientists are still trying to figure out why this happens and how cells in this area deal with changes in temperature a
Surviving a serious lung condition in the hospital's intensive care unit can change lives forever. Many people face lasting problems, known as post-intensive care syndrome (PICS). But what do these survivors and their caregivers think is most important for recovery? A study tried to find out. It as
In Central Texas, heavy rains led to terrible flash floods. Some people online blamed this on cloud seeding, a method used to make rain. But experts say this is not true. Cloud seeding is an old idea. It started in the 1940s. The process involves putting things like silver iodide into clouds to mak
