Pistachios Becoming Major Crop in California
In a large plant in the heart of California’s farmland, millions of pistachios are inspected, prepared and shipped off around the world.
Britain Reports Four New Mpox Cases
British health officials say they have identified four cases of the new, highly infectious version of mpox that first appeared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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American Music Legend Quincy Jones Dies at 91
One of the biggest names in America’s music industry – Quincy Jones – has died at the age of 91.
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Trump Wins US Presidential Election
Former U.S. President Donald Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris to earn a new four-year term as the country’s leader.
Japanese Ramen Restaurants Struggle to Keep Costs Down
Japanese ramen restaurants are famous for providing high-quality food at a reasonable price. But continuing inflation –particularly affecting food products and fuel – is making it difficult for ramen sellers to keep costs down.
Researchers Introduce Floating Drone to Transport Goods
South Korean researchers have developed a drone designed to stay level when transporting goods over many kinds of surfaces.
Colombian Scientists Develop Substance to Protect Bees from Chemicals
Scientists in Colombia say they have developed a new food substance that protects bees from dangerous chemicals used in farming.
Scientists: Brown Dwarf Identified 30 Years Ago Is Two Objects
Astronomers have made a surprising discovery about the first brown dwarf ever identified.
New Zealand Puts Limits on Goodbyes
While emotional goodbyes are common at airports, one airport in New Zealand is not having any of it.
Big Tech Companies Aim to Develop Small Nuclear Reactors
Technology company Amazon recently said it is investing in small nuclear reactors to meet its increasing need for electricity. Amazon’s announcement came two days after a similar statement from technology company Google.