Education secretaries often face scrutiny, but the treatment they receive can be very different based on their political affiliation. Take Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for the job. She's been bashed by teachers unions and major news outlets like The Washington Post and The New York Times, labeled a "
Ever wondered how to keep your fresh noodles fresh longer? Scientists found an ingredient called surfactin that might do the trick. When added to noodles, surfactin helps slow down bacterial growth, keeping the food safe to eat for a longer time. In fact, noodles with 0. 4% of surfactin stayed good
Ever wondered how your gender could influence how you follow doctor's orders after a heart procedure? Let's dive into a fascinating study on just that. Researchers checked up on people who went through a procedure called PCI, aimed at improving blood flow. Over time, they noticed that being a man or
Young tropical secondary forests, while they may not look impressive, are crucial for capturing carbon quickly. Scientists studied 36 of these forests in Ghana, ranging from 2. 3 to 3. 6 years old, from both dry and wet regions. They found that these forests were storing about 115 tons of biomass pe
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has issued a new directive. Starting December 16, raw milk from dairy farms and processors across the country must be tested for bird flu upon request. This effort begins in six states: California, Colorado, Michigan, Mississippi, Oregon, and Pennsy
Bitcoin kicked off the week pretty well, reaching almost $100, 000 on Wednesday. But things took a downward turn on Thursday when the price slipped below $93, 000. Just when everyone thought the drop was it, Bitcoin bounced back, soaring past $100, 000 by Friday afternoon. It ended up stabilizing ar
Have you ever wondered how tiny particles like cells can be moved around in tiny tubes? Scientists often use something called acoustofluidics to do this. It's like using sound to control the dance of these particles. One common tool for this is a microchannel made of a material called polydimethylsi
It was a simple mistake that nearly cost Martynka Wawrzyniak her life. During an ice climbing trip, she reached for a dropped glove and fell a staggering 200 feet into a tree. This accident broke multiple bones in her ankle and lower leg. Doctors at NYU Langone Health had to rebuild her left leg wit
Suture button fixation is making waves in the realm of shoulder surgery. This technique has proven to be quite effective for procedures like the Latarjet or anterior glenoid reconstruction when using bone autografts. Biomechanical studies have revealed that both screws and suture buttons can maintai
Scientists recently studied how quickly lowering humidity in incubators affects tiny, extremely preterm babies. They wanted to see if suddenly stopping or slowly reducing the humidity caused temperature issues, like getting too cold or hot, or problems with their body's salt balance or skin. The stu
