Business leaders are letting out a collective sigh of relief after President-elect Donald Trump picked Scott Bessent to lead the Department of Treasury. Bessent, a 62-year-old hedge fund executive, faced some internal debates before securing the role. His global investment experience and bipartisan
Did you know that how we use our land can greatly affect the climate? Let's take a look at the Bilate Watershed in Ethiopia. From 1994 to 2024, there have been big changes in how people use the land. Forests have been disappearing fast, with around 4681. 2 hectares lost each year between 2014 and 20
Imagine walking into a sleek, wooden-paneled building in Manhattan. You’re not in a high-end fashion store or an art museum, but in Charlie Fox, a three-story cannabis emporium set to open in December. It’s one of several new, luxurious marijuana shops in New York City. These dispensaries aim to gla
Saudi Arabia has faced significant challenges in encouraging people to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The country has been heavily impacted by the pandemic, making vaccine hesitancy a critical issue. To tackle this problem, researchers have turned to social media surveys and interventions. These t
You might think Bitcoin is all about decentralization, but let's take a closer look at its network. Bitcoin runs on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, which is supposed to be spread out and not controlled by any single group. However, a recent study shows that this isn't exactly the case. Researchers cr
Trump supporters in the rural regions are cheering the selection of Trump's new cabinet members. They see these picks as a sign that Trump is finally taking the steps they've been hoping for. Meanwhile, Democrats aren't too happy. They worry this could lead to cuts in important programs. But for Tru
To make farms greener and healthier, experts have pinpointed nine key factors. Some of these factors can directly cut down on agriculture's environmental impact, boost soil health, and encourage biodiversity. Others indirectly support the adoption of sustainable practices. Together, they help mainta
SpaceX has marked Saturday evening as the ideal time to launch 20 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch site chosen is Vandenberg Space Force Base, with a four-hour window that kicks off at 7:26 p. m. Once the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket detaches, it’s scheduled to touch down o
The Covid-19 pandemic brought a surge in alcohol consumption that hasn't slowed down. Dr. Brian Lee, a liver specialist, noticed more patients with severe liver issues due to excessive drinking. A recent study, led by Lee, found that alcohol use in the US increased in 2020 and kept rising in 2021 an
Have you ever wondered what happens when water seeps through tunnels under extreme conditions? This process, known as seepage, can cause big problems for the supports holding up tunnels. In simple terms, seepage can make the rock around tunnels deform a lot and behave in complex ways. Sometimes, thi
