Cooperatives are essential for developing rural areas and farming. They employ millions worldwide and contribute significantly to the global economy. A recent study looked into Nepal's vegetable value chain, focusing on how cooperatives help farmers. The research was conducted in Siraha and Saptari
Believe it or not, Black Friday is just around the corner. But why wait? Early sales are already live! Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy have kicked off their Black Friday deals. These sales aren't just about tech; you can find savings on everything from smartphones to kitchen gadge
SpaceX has marked Saturday evening as the ideal time to launch 20 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit. The launch site chosen is Vandenberg Space Force Base, with a four-hour window that kicks off at 7:26 p. m. Once the first stage of the Falcon 9 rocket detaches, it’s scheduled to touch down o
Did you know that old batteries and plastic waste can be a match made in heaven? Scientists have found a clever way to recycle both at the same time. They mix old batteries with a type of plastic called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). The result? They can get back valuable metals like lithium, nic
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey recently met with small-business owners from the Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM). She noticed they were worried about the rising cost of health insurance. Their forecast for holiday sales was modest, with only a 1. 5% increase expected. Healey introdu
President-elect Trump has picked Linda McMahon, former head of World Wrestling Entertainment, as the new education secretary. This choice has education experts worried. McMahon's background in wrestling and business might not prepare her for guiding federal education policies and budgets. She served
Ever wondered how your food choices might play a role in liver health? Scientists are digging into this mystery, focusing on something called the FIB-4 index. This is a handy tool doctors use to gauge the severity of liver fibrosis without poking or prodding. The question is, can what you eat make a
Traditional Chinese Exercise, or TCE, has been around for ages. It's often used to help people with postmenopausal osteoporosis feel better. But does it really work? Researchers decided to find out by looking at a bunch of studies all at once. This is what they call a meta-analysis. They wanted to g
Ergothioneine, often found in our diet, is a powerful sulfur-containing amino acid with strong anti-oxidant and anti-inflammation properties. It's no surprise that it might help against liver fibrosis, a condition caused by chronic inflammation and oxidative stress. But how exactly does it work? Tha
Ever wondered who might be the next Treasury Secretary? Enter Scott Bessent, a bigwig from the finance world. You might know him as the former chief investment officer at Soros Fund Management. Trump's picked him, even though they haven't officially announced it yet. Why Bessent? Well, he's been giv
