In the middle of Paris, there's a giant from another world. It's a sequoia, a type of tree that usually calls California home. This one lives in the Parc des Buttes Chaumont, a park that used to be a dump but was turned into a green paradise. The sequoia is over 100 feet tall. That's as tall as a 1
Japan is worried. China might stop sending them important minerals. These minerals are used in many things. Like phones, cars, and even weapons. China said they will not send items that can be used for both good and bad things. They did not say which items. But some people think they mean rare eart
Alaska Airlines is making a big move. They just ordered 110 new planes from Boeing. This is a huge deal for them. It shows they are serious about growing. They want to fly to more places, both in the U. S. and around the world. The deal includes five 787 Dreamliners. These are big planes for long t
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) are tough conditions to manage. Even with advanced treatments like tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFis), many people don't get the relief they need. A recent study looked at how well these treatments work in the real world over a year
Altadena, a vibrant community near Los Angeles, faced a massive wildfire that left behind more than just ashes. The fire, which started in January 2024, destroyed nearly 9, 500 structures and claimed 19 lives. But the damage didn't end with the flames. The fire released toxic materials like lead and
In a recent study, scientists dug deep into how a common environmental chemical, monoethyl phthalate, might be connected to thyroid cancer. This chemical is everywhere, and researchers wanted to figure out how it might be triggering cancer at a molecular level. First, they gathered a list of genes
Auburn's basketball team had a tough night against Texas A&M. The game ended in a way that left everyone stunned. With just a fraction of a second left, KeShawn Murphy launched a shot from 35 feet away. It went in, and the crowd went wild. But then, the officials reviewed the play and decided Murphy
A recent Reddit post claimed to expose the harsh realities of working for a food delivery app. The anonymous poster, who called themselves "Deep Throat, " alleged that the company exploited both workers and customers. They said drivers were treated as "human assets" and had their wages reduced using
Japan is not happy with China's recent move to stop exporting certain tech items. These items can be used for both regular and military purposes. China's decision is part of a bigger argument between the two countries. The trouble started when Japan's leader made a statement about Taiwan. Japan sai
In the world of medicine, doctors often use special treatments to help patients. One such treatment is called therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It's like a swap, where some of the liquid part of the blood, called plasma, is taken out and replaced with a different kind of plasma. This can help with
