Harvard University made a bold move on Monday. It rejected demands from the Trump administration. This decision put nearly $9 billion in federal funding at risk. The federal government wanted Harvard to change several policies. These included ending diversity programs and banning masks at protests.
Fungi are not just for pizza toppings or fairy tales. Some fungi can actually help fight nasty parasites. One such fungus is Metarhizium anisopliae. Scientists have been testing a specific strain, IBCB425, to see if it can tackle a common worm problem in sheep. This worm, Haemonchus contortus, is a
Fans of Marvel Rivals are in for a treat as the game heads to the mutant nation of Krakoa for season 2. This season kicks off on April 11, and it's bringing a mix of new heroes, map changes, and balance tweaks. One of the standout additions is Emma Frost, who joins the roster with a unique set of ab
Halle Berry is not part of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. However, she is diving into a new adventure with Marvel stars Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo. This is not a superhero movie, though. It is a crime thriller based on Don Winslow’s Crime 101. This project has been on Berry's resume for a wh
The Trump administration has been pushing hard against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. This has put many health care providers and researchers in a tough spot. They fear that important health research and programs might get cut. This could happen either because of direct orders from
The Trump administration's move to review $9 billion in federal contracts and grants with Harvard has sparked a wave of anxiety and action among the university's faculty. The concern is that Harvard might bend to the administration's demands, which include banning diversity initiatives, restricting
Harvard University is under a microscope. The administration is scrutinizing billions of dollars in federal funds. The reason? Allegations of unchecked antisemitism on campus. The review covers a wide range. It includes roughly 256 million dollars in contracts. Plus, another 8. 7 billion dollars in
A Russian scientist, Kseniia Petrova, is currently in a Louisiana immigration facility. She was detained after her visa was canceled. This happened because she didn't declare frog embryo samples in her luggage. She had been working at Harvard University on a J-1 scholar visa since May 2023. Her lawy
Parvovirus B19 is a common virus. It often causes a mild illness in children. This illness is known as fifth disease. But did you know that it can also affect adults? It can cause a serious heart condition. This condition is called effusive-constrictive pericarditis. It happened in three adults duri
The Marvel universe is buzzing with excitement as the studio unveils a star-studded lineup for its upcoming movie, Avengers: Doomsday. This isn't just any team-up; it's a gathering of some of the most iconic heroes and villains from across Marvel's vast universe. The cast list is a who's who of supe
