Private investors are stepping up to fill the gap left by reduced government spending on climate technology. A new group called the All Aboard Coalition has formed, with members like Khosla Ventures, Breakthrough Energy Ventures, and DCVC. They plan to raise about $300 million by the end of October
A new health surveillance system is making waves, but is it really here? The CDC's upcoming budget includes a mention of the "Biothreat Radar Detection System, " a high-tech tool designed to quickly identify emerging germs. However, the details are scarce, and the system's existence is shrouded in m
Purpureocillium lilacinum PLBJ-1 is a biocontrol fungus. It makes leucinostatins. These are special molecules that can kill other fungi. Think of them as natural antibiotics. But how does this fungus make them? And why does it make more in some conditions than others? Scientists found out that the
Big teacher groups are spending a lot of money. The American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association have put nearly 100 million dollars into various projects. A group called Defending Education is questioning where this money is really going. Erika Sanzi, who leads outreach f
Lisbon's historic charm has long been a magnet for tourists, but a recent tragedy has cast a spotlight on the city's aging infrastructure. A funicular crash on a steep slope resulted in at least 16 fatalities, raising serious questions about the safety of these vintage transport systems. The accide
The U. S. government recently made a quiet change to its plans. They initially wanted to cut funding for the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move was part of a larger effort to reduce foreign aid. The cuts were announced last Friday and totaled $4. 9 billion. However, the plan to cut WTO fundin
Ukraine and the United States have started working together on a big investment fund. This fund is part of a deal about minerals. The first meeting of the board that runs this fund just happened. The deal is important because it helps Ukraine's economy, which has been hurt by the war with Russia. I
Constipation is a growing problem for many people around the world. Makgeolli, a traditional Korean rice wine, is packed with good stuff like probiotics and yeasts that might help keep your gut moving. But does it really work? A recent study tried to find out by testing it on rats with induced const
A family is left shattered after a thrilling weekend outing turned into a nightmare. Marcus Ragland, a 34-year-old adventurous soul from north Georgia, lost his life in an ATV accident at the Indian Mountain ATV Park in Alabama. His mother, Felicia Towers, is still in shock, struggling to accept tha
Three brothers from Scotland have achieved something amazing. They rowed across the Pacific Ocean in just 139 days. This is a new world record for the fastest unsupported row from South America to Australia. The brothers, Jamie, Ewan, and Lachlan Maclean, started their journey in Peru and ended in C
