Imagine you are a consumer at a supermarket and the price of your favorite snacks suddenly skyrockets. You might ask, what is going on? Well, the U. S. is planning to impose a 25% tax on goods from Canada and Mexico, which could drive up prices of many items, from gasoline to avocados. This move, wh
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 backe
Zuckerberg, the big boss of the social media giant Meta, recently had a chat with his employees. He talked about some big changes he's made to rules about speech and ended some programs. And he's all for having a great relationship with President Trump and the US government. Zuckerberg is 40 years o
Metabolic bariatric surgery has long-term effects and complications, especially when it comes to nutrition. So what is being done about these issues. Obesity is a major health concern. It increases the risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other health problems. Metabolic bariatric surgery is a trea
Firstly, there is a new weapon in the fight against citrus greening disease. But what? Do you know that scientists have figured out a way to make a special kind of pesticide even better and more deadly to a tiny bug that spreads this disease. The goal was to create a one-punch combo to wipe out
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had a challenging second day at the Senate health committee hearing for the position of health secretary. It was a heated three-hour session that revealed a lot about his views and knowledge. Kennedy found himself in the hot seat with many questions about his stance on vaccin
Imagine trying to make a super-small hole in a tiny sheet of silicon. For scientists, this isn't just a fun challenge—it's a big deal in the world of biotechnology. These tiny holes, or nanopores, are crucial for detecting and analyzing biomolecules, like DNA. But making them small enough—under 5 na
Do you know what's lurking in your food? Tetracyclines, a type of antibiotic used in livestock, can leave traces in the food we eat. Traditional detection methods are complicated and time-consuming. That's where Zn-BTC-BDC-NH2, or ZTD, comes in. This special material, made from zinc and organic liga
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step, stripping former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance. This move comes with an order for the Defense Department's inspector general to review Milley's conduct. The goal? To determine if Milley's m
Let's talk about women's health for a bit. Women face a lot of unique challenges throughout their lives, thanks to biological, societal, and healthcare factors. These issues have led to some big gaps in health between men and women. For instance, diseases that mainly affect women often get less atte
