Imagine this: you're sitting in the US, missing the tastes of your home country, Guatemala. Enter Maik Chavez, a 36-year-old entrepreneur from Guatemala City. He runs Maik Express, a unique business that bridges the gap between homesick expats and their favorite Guatemalan food. In 2024, he made 38
Ever wondered how tiny particles can heal big problems? Nanotechnology is doing just that for eye injuries caused by chemicals. These injuries can be serious, leading to long-term vision issues. The first step in treatment is to rinse the eye thoroughly. After that, doctors use a mix of biological a
Scientists dived into the world of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), focusing on the Turkish variety "Sarı Ulak. " They were curious about its phenolic compounds (PC), volatile compounds (VC), and fatty acids (FA). To understand these better, they used techniques like GC-FID and HPLC for characterizati
Comedian Nikki Glaser is gearing up to host the 82nd Golden Globes, but she’s steering clear of hot-button topics like the recent Hollywood drama and politics. Glaser, who's known for her stand-up special "Someday You’ll Die, " wants to keep her hosting gig light and fun. She's not aiming to offend
Ever thought about how your daily habits and family wealth could change your life, especially if you have diabetes or prediabetes? Researchers have been exploring this link. It turns out, a healthy lifestyle can really help, regardless of your blood sugar levels. But here's something interesting: fa
Have you ever wondered why everyone's talking about "resilience"? In the UK, the government uses this word a lot when discussing food security and high living costs. But what does it actually mean? And does it match what people think? To find out, we looked at government speeches and research fundin
Imagine a city where science fiction dreams come true. Toronto, the bustling metropolis known for its iconic CN Tower, has become an unexpected hub for the legendary Star Trek franchise. Mayor Olivia Chow, a long-time fan since her days in Hong Kong, now leads a city that has embraced this sci-fi ph
The mysterious explosion of a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has puzzled investigators. This unusual event, which happened on New Year's Day, involved Matthew Livelsberger, a 37-year-old decorated military veteran from Colorado. Livelsberger, a Green Beret on lea
Nikki Glaser, a stand-up comedian known for her sharp wit, is set to host the Golden Globes this Sunday. But she's deliberately keeping some hot topics off the table. For instance, she won't be joking about the buzzing Justin Baldoni-Blake Lively scandal. Glaser sees it as too sensitive to touch rig
Back in the 1970s, a group of women in rural Oregon decided to create something unique—lesbian intentional communities. They were driven by the back-to-the-land movement and women's liberation politics. Living away from the mainstream allowed them to break free from gender norms and experience natur
