In Taiwan, esophageal cancer is a serious health issue. It's tough to treat and often has poor outcomes. Scientists are now looking into how certain chemicals in our environment might play a role in causing this disease. One group of chemicals, called organophosphate flame retardants (OPFRs), has ca
The COVID-19 pandemic is still a major issue in 2025. The virus, SARS-CoV-2, changes rapidly. This makes it hard for vaccines and medicines to work well. Different versions of the virus cause different levels of sickness. Scientists are not sure why this happens. A new study looks at how different
Nike is feeling the heat from U. S. trade policies. The sportswear giant warns that tariffs could add a cool $1 billion to its costs this year. To soften the blow, Nike plans to cut back on making its products in China. This shift is a big deal because China currently makes about 16% of Nike's shoes
Bison in the United States are facing a serious problem: Mycoplasma bovis (M. bovis). This sneaky germ is causing big issues for bison herds, making them sick and even killing some. It's not just bad for the animals; it's also hurting the people who raise them and the efforts to protect bison. A re
NASA's big Moon rocket, the SLS, might not have a long future. The current U. S. administration wants to stop using it after just three trips, while some lawmakers want to extend it to five. But realistically, it's unlikely to fly more than that, and if it does, it won't happen before 2040. The SLS
Faith Kipyegon, a star athlete from Kenya, recently took on a huge challenge: becoming the first woman to run a mile in under 4 minutes. She pushed herself to the limit but fell just short, clocking in at 4:06. 91. Even though it wasn't a record-breaking time, it was still her personal best. The ev
Wake County is facing a serious issue with rabies. A fox that bit a man on Tuesday was found to have rabies on Wednesday. This is the fourth case this month. The attack happened near Pulley Town Road and Thornburg Drive in Wake Forest. Animal Control was called in to catch the fox and test it. Lucki
Andrew Cuomo is staying in the New York City mayoral race, even after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. He still has a spot on the "Fight & Deliver" ballot line for the November election. Cuomo thinks the general election voters might be different from those who voted in the primary.
Iran's nuclear program has taken some serious hits recently. American and Israeli forces have been targeting key sites, but how much damage was actually done? Opinions vary. Fordo, a major enrichment site, is buried deep inside a mountain. It's got thousands of centrifuges working on uranium. The U
After a secret meeting on Thursday, senators from both major parties had different opinions about how much the recent US attacks on Iran hurt its nuclear program. Most Republicans thought the strikes did a lot of damage and would slow down Iran's nuclear plans for years. Some even used the same str
