For many years the choices we make about diet seemed personal. Over time however that idea gets challenged . What happens when a choice about food consumption is not made by individuals? What role does state involvement play? Who decides what choices are? Let's not make any mistake politica
Rhode Island's federal judge has finally had it. He pointed out that the Federal Government still managed to halt some funding despite his previous order to resume it. This is indeed a big deal. The judge had already spoken and it was clear. The government had no excuse for not following the or
Picture this: the Super Bowl, the biggest night in sports, being interrupted by a bizarre ad. Kanye West, superstar musician and controversial figure, manages to get a 30-second spot during the game on a few local Fox stations. The ad is simple and self-deprecating, filmed on an iPhone. On East
Whoa! Imagine a creature from a deep, dark and cold ocean super zone swimming near the top of the water - this is exactly what scientists experienced off the coast of Africa. This creature was named the "black seadevil. " This particular fish, known as Melanocetus johnsonii, generally hails from 650
In a surprising move, the leader of the United States, Donald Trump, signed an order on Monday to impose a 25% tax on steel and aluminum imports. This decision had a profound impact on Asia-Pacific markets. Many markets in the region showed resilience and even gains, brushing off the tariff news. A
The deep sea is a mysterious world. Until recently, figuring out how ecosystems down there evolved has been a challenge. Scientists have a hard time since not many fossils are found here. The good news is that this is changing. Rewriting the history of the deep sea is now possible. However, scienti
Imagine juggling two full-time jobs. One is at the office, the other is taking care of an elderly family member. This is the reality for many caregiver-employees (CEs) in Hong Kong. These individuals are responsible for the care of older adults, all while trying to fulfill their duties at work. This
Knee osteoarthritis sadly causes global disability issues. Early detection is tough because signs in x-rays can be hard to spot. Everyone struggles to get enough detailed data to help with it. Getting more data isn't easy. People's privacy matters, collecting the data is tough. The
Think about this: what if you could turn sunlight and simple sugars into clean energy and useful chemicals? Pretty cool, right? Scientists have been working on this idea, but it's been tough. The biggest hurdles are low efficiency in producing hydrogen and poor selectivity in creating useful chemica
During tough times, like the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2022 Russia-Ukraine conflict, investors often look for safe places to put their money. Two big names in this game are Bitcoin and gold. But what about other types of investments, like those in the blue economy or green finance? How do they fare
