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Recent research out of Sweden concludes that attractive women’s grades decreased during zoom classes. The culprit? The disappearance of the beauty premium for in-class courses. The decrease was observed in business and economics courses. The researchers concluded that this is because these courses entail a lot of interaction between students and teachers. Grades for math and science courses did not change as they tend to be evaluated mostly using tests.

Extreme Close Up of a Praying Mantis

Cities are notorious for having pest trouble because of the high number of restaurants present. Many pesky pest problems face Americans across several states. The issue is more significant in some areas than in others.

Cockroaches can be a pesky pest problem in your home and prevalent in certain areas across the United States. You might be surprised that more than a dirty home can attract roaches:

Spotted LanternflyCbaile19, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. "Harming our city's wildlife is broadly prohibited, but in an effort to slow the spread of this troublesome species, the current guidance remains: if you see a spotted lanternfly, please squish and dispose of this invasive pest," the New York City Parks Department on its website.

Spotted Lanternfly in Midtown, New York City

The more one studies agriculture in Indiana, the more surprises pop out of the soil to astonish and amuse. Lots of unique products are bred and grown here, and all kinds of scientific advancements are being made every day. Lately, an entire new aspect of agriculture has been wriggling its way into the mainstream. Humanity’s multi-legged neighbors are becoming an important food resource.