Student sentenced to death over Whatsapp message

Student sentenced to death over Whatsapp message

In Pakistan, a 22-year-old student has been sentenced to death for sharing blasphemous content on WhatsApp. The court in Punjab Province found him guilty of distributing pictures and videos that offended Muslims. Alongside him, a 17-year-old received a life sentence for the same offense. Both deny any wrongdoing. Blasphemy is a serious offense in Pakistan, … Read more

Mayor tells residents not evacuating for Hurricane Harvey to write social security numbers on their arms

Mayor tells residents not evacuating for Hurricane Harvey to write social security numbers on their arms

In a mind-boggling move that left many shaking their heads in disbelief, the mayor of Rockport, Texas, reportedly advised residents who opted not to evacuate before Hurricane Harvey’s wrath to take out a Sharpie and inscribe their social security numbers on their arms. Yes, you read that correctly. Patrick Rios, the mayor of the small … Read more

New study finds Plants let out an ultrasonic scream when their leaves are cut or they don’t get enough water

New study finds Plants let out an ultrasonic scream when their leaves are cut or they don't get enough water

Tomato and tobacco plants, it turns out, have a secret symphony when faced with threats like dehydration or being cut, as revealed by a recent study in Cell. Contrary to the conventional view of plants as silent spectators in the background of animal-dominated ecosystems, this research suggests that plants might be broadcasting signals that creatures … Read more