This common issue is caused by hydrophobic soil, which repels water instead of absorbing it. Why is it so difficult to wet dry soil? When soil gets too dry—whether in a potted plant or your ...

That’s why when we experience dry skin on our hands, it’s hard to ignore. “Symptoms of dry hands include roughness, flaking, cracking, and a tight, uncomfortable feeling,” says Kunal Malik ...

This “Pax Americana” — characterized by relatively stable international relations, expanding global trade, unprecedented prosperity and the absence of great-power conflict — is abruptly ...

MANILA, Philippines — A “danger” heat index of 42 to 51 degrees Celsius is expected in Metro Manila and certain areas as the peak of the dry season will be experienced from end-March until ...

It’s not to lament the passing of the Pax Americana; under which, until very recently, the world has been more safe, more free, more fair and more rich for more people than ever before in history.

But which is true? While letting hair air dry definitely seems like the most intuitive way to preserve the integrity of the hair, it isn’t always the most practical. And, it may not even be the ...

Clearing of Amazonian forest boosts rainfall during the wet season, but reduces it in the dry season, when the ecosystem needs water most — highlighting the need to prevent further clearance of ...

The extreme temperatures hitting the country this time of year are fairly normal as the country starts to transition from rainy to dry season, state weather bureau PAGASA said Monday. PAGASA weather ...