Ever heard of aristolochic acids (AA)? They're sneaky compounds that can cause big problems, like chronic renal disease, worldwide. The main troublemaker is aristolochic acid I (AA-I). Scientists wanted to know why AA-I is so much worse than its cousin, aristolochic acid II (AA-II), even though they
In the midst of a potential ban on TikTok in the US, China is considering a unique move. They're discussing the possibility of using Elon Musk, the billionaire tech mogul, as a middleman to broker a deal. The goal? Keep TikTok operating in the US without being forced to shut down. This comes just da
Imagine a tough, benign tumor that grows in your joints and often comes back even after surgery. That's diffuse-type tenosynovial giant cell tumor (dTGCT) for you. Scientists are on a mission to find better drugs to treat this sneaky tumor. They've been looking at a signaling pathway called JAK/STAT
Get ready for another round of unwelcome news from Gov. Hochul as she reveals her plans for 2025 in her State of the State address. With a history of ignoring public concerns, Hochul is likely to propose more spending on popular initiatives like youth mental health and free school meals, even for fa
Tech giant Apple is asking its investors to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This comes as other businesses and organizations face pressure to roll back similar initiatives following the 2023 U. S. Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action. A conservative t
In New Orleans, the health department has launched an online tool to help patients and doctors locate pharmacies stocking misoprostol. This effort follows a state law change that classified misoprostol and mifepristone as controlled substances, complicating access for reproductive healthcare. Misopr
Soils near an industrial park in Shandong Province, China, were found to contain 81 different perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This was done using a new approach that helps scientists find unknown compounds without needing to know their structure beforehand. Among these PFAS, 12
Imagine tiny plastic bits exposed to sun's UV light. These bits, called nanoplastics, can change over time, affecting how they interact with metals like mercury. But what happens when these aged nanoplastics meet mercury, and how does it impact marine life? A study looked into this with a tiny crust
Agriculture plays a crucial role in boosting food security, but the link between agriculture and gender in this context is not well understood. A recent study in rural Ethiopia took a closer look at how empowering women in farming can impact efficiency and food security. Researchers collected data f
BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has decided to exit the "Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. " This group, backed by the UN, aims to combat climate change. The decision comes as the city of Los Angeles faces devastating wildfires. Are woke policies to blame? Let's rewind. A few years
