The Brazilian meat giant JBS had a notable moment when it started trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The company, which has been around for 72 years, saw its shares dip by 3. 9% on the first day. This event was a long time coming for JBS, which is now one of the biggest meat producers globally. JBS is a major player in the U. S. meat industry. It employs over 7...
The coastal regions of Bangladesh have a deep connection with seafood. It is a staple in their diet. However, a recent study shed light on some surprising facts about their knowledge and attitudes towards seafood safety and consumption. The study involved over a thousand adults from seven coastal districts. They were asked about their seafood habits, knowledge, and c...
Switzerland's glaciers are melting at an alarming rate. This is not news. But when a massive chunk of the Birch Glacier broke off, it sent a torrent of rock and ice crashing down onto the village of Blatten. The result was catastrophic. Nearly the entire village was buried under mud and debris. This was not a sudden event. Authorities had evacuated the village earlie...
The world is facing a quiet crisis. Birth rates are dropping fast. This isn't just a problem for the future. It's a problem right now. A smaller population might seem like a good thing at first. Fewer people means less strain on resources, right? Wrong. The reality is more complex. A shrinking population means fewer workers to support the elderly. It means less innov...
The idea of Earth turning into a fiery wasteland might seem like science fiction, but it's a real concern for some of the brightest minds in science. Stephen Hawking, a famous physicist, warned that our planet could become unlivable by the year 2600. His predictions have caught the eye of NASA, which agrees that our current habits could lead to a grim future. Hawkin...
The government has stirred up a hornet's nest with its recent moves to boost logging in national forests. The aim? To tackle wildfires. But is this the right approach? The move has sparked a heated debate among scientists and forest managers. The government has declared an "emergency" situation for a vast area of national forests, covering about 60% of the total. Th...
Ice rinks are where many exciting sports happen. These sports need good ice to keep athletes safe and performing well. A recent study looked at what makes ice good for sports like hockey, figure skating, and curling. It gathered opinions from 55 ice arena managers in North America and checked them against existing research. The study found that ice temperature, h...
SpaceX is pushing forward with plans to transform a Texas area into a new city called Starbase. This move comes after a local county approved an election that will let nearby residents decide if they want to establish Starbase as a municipality. The proposed city is located near Boca Chica Beach, close to the U. S. -Mexico border, and is a key site for SpaceX's Stars...
Doug Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, secured a new role as interior secretary. The confirmation came on a Thursday night. He's the guy that President Donald Trump picked to speed up the fossil fuel industry. The Senate agreed with a 79-18 vote. Most Senate Democrats and all Republicans backed him. Doug Burgum is a self-made billionaire from the tech ...
Nintendo recently unveiled the Switch 2, and one thing stood out: the console has a headphone jack. This might not seem like a big deal, but it's a refreshing choice in today's tech world. You see, back in 2016, Apple ditched the headphone jack, pushing everyone towards Bluetooth. Since then, I've been worried that other companies would follow suit. But Nintendo isn'...