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March 19 (UPI) -- A semi truck crash on a Virginia highway's runaway truck ramp caused the roadway to become covered in loose corn kernels. The Albemarle County Police Department said on social media that officers responded alongside Albemarle County Fire Rescue about 10:25 a.m. Wednesday on a report of a crashed semi on the Rockfish Gap Turnpike. "While there is no impact to the travel lanes at this time, the crash has resulted in corn debris across the roadway," police said. The post included a photo of the wreckage surrounded by corn. "Motorists should be aware that the scattered...

If you are looking for something to naturalize a sloping home landscape, consider planting crown vetch for a natural backyard. While some may think of it as merely a weed, others have long since taken advantage of this plant's unique beauty and use in the landscape. Best of all, the care of crown vetch ‘weed' is extremely easy. So how do you grow crown vetch? Keep reading to learn more about this interesting plant.

In a nutshell * Eating more fruits, consuming dairy products, and moderate caffeine intake could reduce your risk of tinnitus by up to 35%, according to comprehensive research involving over 300,000 participants. * The study challenges conventional advice about caffeine, finding it may actually protect against tinnitus rather than worsen it. * Researchers believe these protective effects may work by improving blood flow to the inner ear, reducing inflammation, and enhancing overall vascular function. ========================================================================== SICHUAN, China — Tinnitus affects millions of people worldwide—that persistent ringing, buzzing, or hissing that haunts ears when no external sound exists. While treatments have...

Leftists who indulge fantasies of communism in America have no idea what it’s like to run out of food. I am in the middle of a five-day modified fast, so I am experiencing some hunger, just as I have several times before in my life: when I ran out of money as a college student, when I experienced the bare shelves of Eastern Europe during the communist era, and when I fasted for health reasons. Although hunger is familiar to me, I was not surprised to learn that most Americans have not really experienced hunger. According to the Census Bureau’s...

Vegetable gardening has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years, with individuals and communities alike embracing the benefits of growing their own fresh produce. Recognizing the significance of this movement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now encouraging people to register their vegetable gardens. This new initiative aims to better understand and support the efforts of home gardeners, while also contributing to a more sustainable local food system. The decision by the USDA to ask people to register their vegetable gardens stems from a deep appreciation for the positive impact that these gardens can have on both individuals...

New James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) images show the first carbon dioxide-containing planet discovered outside of Earth’s solar system, displaying the telescope’s ground breaking research capabilities. One hundred thirty thousand lightyears from Earth, the multiplanet system HR 8799 has been a primary target for astronomers studying planet formation. The new research confirms JWST’s ability to measure an exoplanet’s atmospheric chemistry and suggests the four planets formed similarly to Jupiter and Saturn, coalescing around a solid core. Viewing a Young Solar System At only 30 million years old, HR 8799 is relatively young compared to Earth’s 4.6 billion-year-old solar system. Due...

A female individual of Alsodes vittatus (Credit: Edvin Riveros) CONCEPCIÓN, Chile — For 130 years, a small Chilean frog vanished from scientific view. Biologists searched. Nature enthusiasts kept their eyes open. But Alsodes vittatus remained stubbornly invisible, known only from a single preserved specimen and the yellowed pages of a century-old scientific description. That changed when a team of determined researchers from Chilean universities finally located not one but three populations of this mythical amphibian hiding in remote Andean streams. Their March 2025 paper in the journal ZooKeys documents what might be the most exciting amphibian rediscovery in South America...

Key Points Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told food executives that removing artificial food dyes is an urgent priority. Attendees of the meeting with Kennedy included the CEOs of PepsiCo North America, Kraft Heinz, General Mills, Tyson Foods, W.K. Kellogg and J.M. Smucker. In January, the Food and Drug Administration revoked its authorization of one type of red food dye called Red No. 3. ================================================================= Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told top food executives on Monday that he wants “the worst ingredients” out of food and is willing to take action to...

A new study warns that climate change could make banana farming economically unviable in much of Latin America by 2080. Rising temperatures and infrastructure challenges leave producers with limited options. Scientists stress the urgency of adaptation to save this multi-billion-dollar industry. Banana production is in jeopardy due to rising global temperatures, with many regions in Latin America and the Caribbean projected to become too hot for sustainable farming by 2080. As a multi-billion-dollar industry crucial to global food supply and economies, this decline threatens both livelihoods and accessibility. Socioeconomic limitations, including infrastructure and labor shortages, further hinder adaptation efforts. Researchers...

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The MONTHLY Gardening Thread is a gathering of folks that love soil, seeds and plants of all kinds. From complete newbies that are looking to start that first potted plant, to gardeners with some acreage, to Master Gardener level and beyond, we would love to hear from you. If you have specific question about a plant/problem you are having, please remember to state the Growing Zone where you are located. This thread is a non-political respite. No matter what, you won’t be flamed, and the only dumb question is the one that isn’t asked. It is impossible to hijack the...

The most extensive study on how dietary polyphenol consumption affects the risk of cardiometabolic issues monitored over 6,000 Brazilians for eight years. A study of over 6,000 Brazilians—the largest of its kind—found that a diet rich in polyphenol-rich foods such as grapes, strawberries, açaí, oranges, chocolate, wine, and coffee can reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome by up to 23%. The findings, published in the Journal of Nutrition, highlight the protective effects of polyphenols against cardiometabolic disorders. Metabolic syndrome is a collection of metabolic imbalances and hormonal disruptions that significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Polyphenols, known for their...

Hooters of America is reportedly working with creditors on a plan to restructure its business through bankruptcy court in the coming months. According to Bloomberg, sources familiar with the matter, who requested anonymity, say the company is collaborating with the law firm Ropes & Gray to prepare a filing. The court process is expected to begin within the next two months. Last year, Hooters announced the closure of a number of underperforming locations, becoming part of a broader trend of casual dining chains shutting down restaurants amid industry challenges. While facing "pressure from current market conditions," Hooters emphasized

Study shows picky eating might start before a child is even born In a nutshell * Babies show more positive facial reactions to smells they encountered through their mother’s diet during pregnancy, suggesting that flavor memories begin to form before birth * When tested at around 3 weeks old, infants displayed fewer negative expressions when exposed to familiar vegetable odors their mothers consumed regularly during pregnancy’s final weeks * This prenatal flavor learning could potentially help shape healthier eating habits by familiarizing babies with vegetables and other nutritious foods before birth, though longer-term studies are still needed ================================================================================= DURHAM, England...

La Niña has returned, cooling the Pacific and disrupting global weather. NOAA confirms it’s weak, likely short-lived, and won’t counteract rising global temperatures. Expect storms, droughts, and shifting climate patterns. La Niña has made a long-awaited return, cooling the Pacific and stirring up global weather patterns. This natural climate phenomenon, part of the ENSO cycle, strengthens trade winds and brings up deep, cold ocean water, altering temperatures and rainfall worldwide. While NOAA confirmed its presence in early 2025, this La Niña is weaker than past events and may not last long. La Niña Arrives in the Pacific After seven months...

If you spent much of last month shivering in the United States, you were not alone. A preliminary look at temperature data shows that the U.S. is likely to have experienced its coldest January average mean temperature since at least 2011, with records going back to 1895. Climate Central's preliminary report for January showed that 166 out of 191 analyzed cities (87 percent) were cooler than normal. That included Alaska, where the warmest city, Fairbanks, was an astounding 14.6 degrees Fahrenheit above normal. They put the January departure from the historical average number for the nation at minus 2.9 F....

Scientists have developed an innovative cooking technique that perfects the balance between a firm egg white and a soft, rich yolk. =================================================================== Boiling eggs just got a scientific upgrade. By alternating an egg between boiling and cool water, researchers have found a way to cook both the yolk and white optimally — leading to better texture and higher nutritional content than traditional methods. A newly developed cooking method called periodic cooking offers a way to perfectly cook both the yolk and white of a boiled egg, according to a study published today (February 6) in Communications Engineering. This technique produces...

SFGATE editor-at-large Andrew Chamings on the Lone Cypress, a symbol of American resilience held up by wiresMillions have seen it. Alone on the rocks, watching the waters. The public can’t get too close, just near enough to see its contorted limbs and take a photo before getting out of the wind, back into the car and driving on to the next curated vista point at Pebble Beach. Those who haven’t been lucky enough to stand before the Lone Cypress will recognize its likeness, its silhouette, on expensive golf merchandise, the ESPN ticker, maybe on the header of an email...

Bottom Line: U.S. efforts to eliminate Afghan opium production through force or persuasion have failed, and if anything have made the situation worse. In July 2000, Taliban Mullah Mohammad Omar banned Afghan farmers from growing opium. His ban worked. But "as soon as the U.S. military invaded and toppled the Taliban in 2001, Afghan farmers resumed sowing their poppy seeds." Without the threat of the Taliban, it seemed farmers were unwilling to give up this lucrative crop. This would make it nearly impossible for the United States and its allies to end the opium trade in Afghanistan. But that didn't...

NATIONAL HOMEMADE SOUP DAY February 4th heats up with National Homemade Soup Day. In every cuisine, soup provides a rich basis of flavor and history. #NationalHomemadeSoupDay Before the era of modern transportation, soup was a product of regionally available foods. For this reason, there are thousands of soup recipes available today. Many soups also offer medicinal properties. What was once considered a wive’s tale, chicken soup now has the backing of the scientific community. Yes, chicken soup helps relieve the symptoms of the common cold. How? Well, scientists believe that a bowl of soup may reduce inflammation of the lungs....