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How Apple Trees Fight Drought: The Hidden Genes That Help Them Survive

June 29, 2026

Apple trees don’t have much control over the weather, but they do have a few genetic tricks up their sleeves when drought strikes. Scientists recently looked closely at 19 special genes in apples—part of a group called MhbZIP—that seem to play a big role in helping the trees handle dry conditions. T

entertainment

Rock Falls lights up early for July 4th fun

June 29, 2026

Rock Falls isn’t waiting for July 4th to start the party. On July 2nd, the city kicks off its early celebration right in the heart of downtown at RB&W District Park. Instead of saving all the excitement for one day, this event spreads the fun across July 2nd and 4th, giving families more chances to

politics

Unpacking Trump’s Iran Deal: A New Take on the MOU

June 28, 2026

The recent U. S. memorandum of understanding with Iran is often discussed only in terms of what each side promises to do, but that focus misses a key point: the MOU is not a finished contract—it’s a roadmap for future talks. The only concrete part of the deal today is Iran’s agreement to keep the St

entertainment

A sunny summer day of wine, music, and history in New Mexico

June 28, 2026

Every Fourth of July weekend, northern New Mexico gets a unique blend of patriotism and local culture. The Santa Fe Wine Festival has been running for 32 years at El Rancho de Las Golondrinas, an outdoor museum with over 30 historic buildings spread across 500 acres. This year, the festival falls ri

technology

Why AI Still Struggles to Understand the Real World

June 25, 2026

AI often gets praised for writing essays or chatting like a human. But true understanding goes deeper than words. Machines still miss basic physics—like why a cup breaks when dropped or how a ball rolls downhill. Most AI today is great at predicting text but terrible at predicting real-life outcomes

health

Gout Patients in Southwest China Struggle to Stick With Medication

June 24, 2026

In a recent survey across several cities in Southwest China, researchers examined how well people living with gout follow their prescribed urate‑lowering drugs. The study found that only about half of the patients regularly take their medication, a rate that falls short of what doctors recommend for

science

Understanding How Radiation Affects Uranium Nitride Fuel

June 24, 2026

Uranium mononitride is a strong candidate for future nuclear reactors because it packs a lot of uranium into a small space and conducts heat well. Scientists use computer simulations based on quantum mechanics to learn about its basic traits, but they have not yet mapped how the material behaves whe

environment

Los Angeles plans to end oil drilling in neighborhoods

June 24, 2026

Los Angeles is moving toward banning oil drilling in residential areas, a decision years in the making. Many residents near drilling sites complain about constant noise, bad smells, heavy truck traffic, and health worries. During a recent meeting, activists protested under banners like "Wilmington w

health

How Spending Two Hours a Week Lifting Weights Could Keep You Sharp and Healthy Longer

June 24, 2026

Research shows that spending just 90 to 120 minutes a week lifting weights or doing resistance exercises like push-ups, squats, or using bands could lower your chances of dying early. A big study followed 147, 000 adults for decades and found that these short weekly workouts were linked to a 13% low

health

Mind Games: The Hidden Concussion Crisis in Hospital Wards

June 24, 2026

Most concussion studies zero in on athletes or soldiers, but the bigger picture often gets missed. Hospitals see plenty of head injuries that don’t come from games or combat. In fact, many patients admitted after accidents or falls end up with concussions that slip through the cracks. Doctors usuall