In the lush gardens of Nanjing, a silent battle is unfolding. Azaleas, those vibrant and beloved plants, are under attack. Over the past few years, about 15% of Rhododendron simsii plants in nurseries have shown signs of wilting and yellowing. The culprit? A sneaky pathogen causing crown and root ro
In the world of politics, power and money often intersect in complex ways. Linda Sun, a former top aide to New York Governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, found herself at the center of a legal storm. Prosecutors allege that Sun, while earning a government salary of $145, 000, received millions in
The U. S. has long been a top destination for Indian students, but recent changes in immigration policies are making them think twice. The Trump administration's decision to increase the cost of H-1B visas has left many students and their families feeling uncertain about the future. Paridhi Upadhay
In the bustling city of Nanjing, a megacity in eastern China, the impact of extreme temperatures on emergency ambulance calls is a pressing issue. Researchers have been digging into hourly data from 2018 to 2021 to understand how extreme cold and heat affect the need for emergency medical services.
In the bustling city of Nanjing, China, a significant issue has been quietly growing. It is the rate of myopia, or nearsightedness, among students. This problem is not uniform. It varies greatly depending on where students live and what grade they are in. Let's dive into the details. First, let
In the 1970s, a group of medical professionals and researchers from various cities in China, including Shanghai and Nanjing, came together to tackle a serious health issue in Qidong. This small peninsula, located on the north side of the Yangtze River, was known for its high rates of liver cancer. T
China's rapid economic growth has led to some incredible infrastructure projects. The country is home to half of the world's longest bridges. This is due to the massive number of people moving to cities and the booming industry of electric vehicles and other automobiles. China also operates some of
Let's zoom in on the Xi'an metropolitan area in western China. From 2010 to 2020, researchers noticed an interesting pattern: the city's population clustering first went up, then came down. This was a bit different from other cities like Nanjing or Wuhan, which had higher clustering. All these citie
In October 2023, Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology hosted an international workshop focused on how agriculture can adapt to climate change and air pollution. Experts from various fields gathered to discuss the challenges and priorities for the future. The workshop was divided
