Choose plants that naturally produce more, such as arugula and zucchini. These crops are fast-growing and can be continuously harvested, ensuring a steady supply of fresh produce. Start seedlings indoors in late winter or early spring to get a head start. Use season-stretching devices like cold frames and row covers to protect fall crops, allowing…

Nature’s arsenal: How plant compounds power military survival and healthcare in crisis Andrew Mtewa's "Phytochemistry, the Military and Health: Phytotoxins and Natural Defenses" explores how plant-derived compounds serve as both lifesaving resources and potential threats. These phytochemicals, found in plants like black cumin and Physostigma venenosum, have been used for healing (e.g. antiseptics) and harming…

Trump escalates tariffs to 145% on Chinese goods amid fentanyl crisis, escalating trade tensions President Donald Trump escalates trade tensions by combining a pre-existing 20 percent fentanyl-related tariff with a new 125 percent reciprocal duty, totaling 145 percent, targeting a broad range of Chinese goods beyond pharmaceuticals and semiconductors. The measure aims to pressure China…

Trump administration cuts federal funding to Maine DOC over transgender inmate housing The Trump administration halted over $1.5 million in nonessential federal grants to Maine's Department of Corrections (DOC) after a transgender inmate convicted of a double murder was housed in a women's prison. The inmate, Andrea Balcer (formerly Andrew Balcer), was sentenced to 40…

 The German Interior Ministry is advising schools to prepare students for potential crises and war, reflecting heightened tensions and perceived threats from Russia. The Bundeswehr views a Russian attack on NATO territory as a "realistic scenario" within the next four to seven years, leading to recommendations for crisis response training in schools and emergency supply…

Digital marketing on platforms like TikTok and Instagram exposes children to ads for ultra-processed foods (high in sugar, salt and fat), contributing to childhood obesity. Many kids don’t realize they're being targeted. Studies show that exposure to junk food ads increases children's desire for and consumption of unhealthy food, with influencer marketing having a particularly…

Kawasaki Heavy Industries unveiled CORLEO, a hydrogen-powered, rideable robotic horse, at the Osaka Kansai Expo. It mimics animal agility with AI-powered navigation and adaptive legs for off-road mobility. The robot's design borrows from nature, featuring wolf/horse-like hinged joints, shock-absorbing rear legs and cloven hooves for rugged terrain, while running on a clean 150cc hydrogen generator.…

Yoga and autism: A science-backed look at how a simple practice is transforming behavior and movement in children with ASD An eight-week yoga program led to reduced behavioral challenges and improved motor coordination in children with autism, with benefits lasting beyond the intervention period. Children showed decreased irritability and social withdrawal, likely due to yoga's…

Trump administration orders 1M migrants admitted via CBP One app to self-deport or face ban Trump ends legal status for nearly one million migrants using the CBP One app. DHS warns affected individuals to self-deport or face removal and a permanent entry ban. The CBP One app, criticized as a mass parole scheme, was terminated…

Destiny USA, New York’s largest mall, defaulted on a $325.2M mortgage (including deferred interest) after failing to extend its loan maturity date, casting doubt on its owner’s (Pyramid Management Group) financial viability. Pyramid is negotiating a loan modification to delay maturity to 2025 in exchange for a $1.1M fee, but success is uncertain, and the…