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8 Things You Must Never Put on a Burn, and What Indian Kitchens Get Wrong About Wound Care

Why the First Ten Minutes Decide EverythingA burn injury does its worst damage in the minutes after contact. The skin continues to cook from retained heat even after the source is gone, a process called progressive dermal ischaemia, documented in burn medicine since the 1970s. The only intervention that interrupts…

Times Life · Sep 5

Kimi Antonelli: ‘The F1 environment is great but at times it can be very brutal’

Before his home grand prix, the Mercedes driver tells Giles Richards about his rocky debut and quest to become the first Italian world champion since 1953

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4

Trump’s ex-labor secretary drank on job and created ‘toxic’ work environment, report alleges

Labor department report alleges Lori Chavez-DeRemer also made a staffer attend a strip club while on a personal trip

The Guardian - US · Sep 4

Himalayan hydropower buildout: Expert says risk management is key

Following devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, Access Asia takes a closer look at the fragile state of the Himalayan mountains. Dr Arun Bhakta Shrestha, an expert on the environment and risk management in the Himalayas, explains why it's so difficult to detect glacier movements in advance and says that…

France 24 · Sep 4

In 1995, NASA sent 30 fertilised Japanese quail eggs to the Mir space station for 16 days; what scientists found after they returned raised new questions about life without gravity

In 1995, NASA launched a fascinating experiment by sending fertilized quail eggs to the Mir space station. The objective was to explore how embryos develop in a microgravity environment and observations revealed various deformities in the embryos' eyes, limbs, and beaks. Researchers then analyzed these findings against Earth-bound control groups,…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

Internal watchdog report: Former Labor Secretary oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds

A new watchdog report concludes that former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a “toxic, intimidating and humiliating” work environment and engaged in numerous violations of department policy

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Farmer-poet Wendell Berry’s environmental ethics were deeply rooted in his Christian faith and belief in caring for creation

For most of his 92 years, Wendell Berry farmed his Lane’s Landing homestead in Henry County, Kentucky, using methods that embraced the land. He preferred draft horses to diesel-powered tractors and used crop rotation and manure fertilizer to naturally nurture his fields.

The Conversation · Sep 4

Why Flat-Detector Mini C-Arms Are Becoming Central to Modern Extremity Imaging

In orthopedic and outpatient care, the most impactful technology improvements are often those that make everyday clinical work more efficient. Rather than focusing only on advanced capabilities, providers are paying closer attention to how imaging systems perform within real procedural environments. This shift is helping drive continued interest in flat-detector…

inkl · Sep 4

In 2002, South Australia scuttled ex-HMAS Hobart in 2 minutes and 17 seconds; 18 years later, a marine survey recorded more than 50 fish species around the destroyer

The HMAS Hobart, once a formidable navy destroyer, has transformed into a vibrant artificial reef after being submerged for eighteen years. Today, it is home to more than fifty species of fish, creating a sanctuary for marine life. As a crucial habitat, this sunken vessel illustrates how decommissioned warships globally…

The Economic Times · Sep 4

China Threatens France Over New Shein and Temu Levy as Paris Defends 'Eco-Friendly' Fashion Crackdown

France enacts a law imposing levies on ultra-fast fashion brands like Shein and Temu to curb environmental impact, sparking opposition from China, which views the measure as discriminatory.

International Business Times UK · Sep 4