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5 Facts Everyone Should Know  About Russia and Ukraine  It is feared that a conflict could break out in Ukraine triggered by the concentration of Russian troops near the border with its neighbor. By Roberto R. Díaz Blanco   Why does Russia want to invade Ukraine? After Russia, Ukraine is the second largest country in Europe by area, and both share a land border. Although Ukraine enjoyed a brief period of independence between 1918 and 1920, it later joined the Soviet Union, which collapsed in 1991. Since then, Ukraine has enjoyed full political independence. A history of foreign invasions, from the Mongols to Nazi Germany, has made many in Russia want a wall of buffer states, including Ukraine, surrounding the country. While the United States and OTAN view Ukraine's independence as a positive for the Ukrainian people, Russia continues to build its forces around Ukraine; the prospect of a broader war there is dire to contemplate, and the West continues to threaten dire consequences.

6 Denialist Arguments About Climate Change That You Should Clarify As political leaders around the world discuss the agreements needed to reduce the volume of greenhouse gasses, there is a problem that has been little talked about: misinformation about climate change. By Roberto R. Díaz Blanco It is not just the climate change denial conspiracy theories that circulate through messaging applications where they have found their very convenient echo chambers. The British newspaper The Guardian recently exposed how Fox Weather, the Fox network channel dedicated to information about the climate, constantly misinforms in its reports: it does not mention the increase in the temperature of the planet as a cause associated with tornadoes , hurricanes, floods, forest fires and snowfalls that frequently affect different regions of the world. Misinformation about climate change can be even stickier than anti-vaccination demonstrations against COVID-19 in the streets. According to a study by Arizon

Corn Soup:  It's Not as Difficult  as You Think Corn soup, or sweetcorn soup, is a soup made from corn. The meal was once only popular in maize-producing areas of the world, but because of increased corn distribution, it has become more widely known. Corn on the cob, water, butter, and flour are common components, along with salt and pepper for seasoning. Additional components, which may include eggs, vary by area. By Roberto R. Díaz Blanco Native Americans Because maize is a main crop for many Native American tribes, corn soup is a popular dish among them. According to M. R. Harrington, the Seneca Indians' favorite dish in 1908 was hulled-corn soup onno'kwǎ'. "[s]eldom do the Indians, pagan or Christian, congregate for any function [...] without a kettle of hot and tasty onno'kwǎ' to regale the audience," he added. People were given a ladleful of soup every time they surrounded the kettle at religious events. How to make a Special Summer Corn Soup? To

The Truth  About Climate Change  In a few Words Why are we so concerned about climate change, what has caused it and what are the risks? The causes of the greenhouse effect created by human activities and the commitments made to reverse the trend. By Roberto R. Diaz Blanco Life on Earth exists thanks to a combination of three factors: the right distance from the Sun, the chemical composition of the atmosphere and the presence of the water cycle. Specifically, the atmosphere ensures that our planet has a climate suitable for life thanks to the so-called natural greenhouse effect. When the sun's rays reach the Earth's surface, they are partly absorbed and partly bounced outwards; if the atmosphere did not exist, they would be dispersed into space, but instead a good part of them are retained and sent back to Earth by some gasses present in the atmosphere, precisely the greenhouse gasses (among them are mainly carbon dioxide and methane, but also others such as water vapor). Thus

The 9 Best Solutions to reach Zero Hunger  By 2030 We know that the world produces enough food to feed all 7.5 billion people, but 1 in 9 people still go hungry every day. We are falling behind on the United Nations goal of reaching Zero Hunger by 2030. By Roberto R. Díaz Blanco Hunger has both simple and sophisticated solutions: The interventions themselves are straightforward, with many of them consisting of simple stages. Making that transformation last and sustainable, as well as identifying the proper blend of solutions for each community, is more difficult. Here are 9 solutions that are assisting us in our efforts to achieve Zero Hunger in 24 nations worldwide. Climate Smart Agriculture: We know that climate change contributes to world hunger by increasing the frequency and duration of extreme temperatures, floods, and dry spells. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is a broad word that refers to a variety of strategies that help farmers adapt to and become more resilient to a changi

  The Time Is Running Out!  Think About  These 11 Ways  To Boost Your Energy By Roberto R. Díaz Blanco Most of us are acquainted with feeling worn out and weary at the give up of the day. Fortunately, there are lots of healthful actions you can take to minimize fatigue and enhance your power levels. In fact, making a few small adjustments to your day-by-day activities can extensively have an effect on how vigorous you feel, alongside many factors of your health. Here are 11 ways to amplify your energy ranges naturally. Get enough sleep Sleep helps keep your mind and body healthy. Most adults need 7 or more hours of good quality sleep on a regular schedule each night. Getting enough sleep is not just about total hours of sleep. It is also important to get good quality sleep on a regular schedule so that you feel rested when you wake up. Consequently, sleep is just as essential for living things as consuming enough calories and nutrients. If you often have trouble sleeping, or if you oft

HOW MUCH  WATER SHOULD I CONSUME ON A DAILY BASIS? By Roberto R. Díaz Blanco To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of water throughout the day. What amount of water should you drink on a daily basis? When the temperature outside soars, you know how important it is to drink enough water. Staying hydrated is a daily essential, regardless of the weather. Unfortunately, many of us, particularly the elderly, do not drink enough water. "Thirst in older people is not as great as it was when they were younger. This could be a problem if they're using a diuretic or another drug that causes fluid loss "Dr. Julian Seifter, a kidney specialist and associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School, agrees. The advantages of drinking water Water ensures the proper functioning of all the body's systems. Water fulfills a number of functions, such as: transporting nutrients and oxygen to the cells. eliminating bacteria from the bladder,  aiding digestion and preventing constipa