We can start by looking at some background info. The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has been a key player in global aid for a very long time. This agency was created by a federal law, and even its funding comes from the government. It doesn't matter who is in charge because this
Five well-known universities are under the spotlight following new inquiries into allegations of antisemism. This move comes from a wider call to harshly penalize schools that haven't taken enough steps to tackle anti-Jewish hatred on their premises. Notably those universities subj
Up to 350, 000 Venezuelans living in the U. S. are suddenly facing a big change. They are losing their protection from deportation and their right to work in America. The change means that almost half of the 600, 000 Venezuelans who had special protection in the U. S. will have to leave in
The recent legal battle over a potential federal funding freeze is getting more complicated. In a split second before the freeze began, one of the judges in a Washington courtroom blocked the plan. This swift action came from a judge who understands the dangerous implications of halting federal gran
Toddlers often deal with acute respiratory infections (ARIs) and diarrhea. These issues are so common that they can be a real pain for parents and caregivers. New research has been conducted about the role of special milk products in reducing this pain. This study looked into two groups
Tinnitus is a condition where people hear sounds without any external noise. In the search for solutions, scientists have been using brain tests to see how sound is processed. Two brain tests were put under the microscope. Studies on brain tests known as cortical auditory evoked potentials (CAEPs)
In the exciting world of nanotechnology, tiny protein bubbles, or nanovesicles, are making waves. These tiny guys are different from traditional liposomes, which are often used in medicines. They are built from proteins and peptides and are less likely to trigger an immune response and show better r
Diabetes can mess with your brain big time. It can cause a lot of oxidative stress, which is like a nasty fight in your brain cells. This fight can lead to brain cells dying off. Scientists have found that two special parts of mulberry leaves, chlorogenic acid (CGA) and neochlorogenic acid (NCGA),
In gestational implantation, endometrium stromal cells are the real VIPs. These cells need to be receptive and ready, especially for human conception. Something called SHP2, a protein, is highly present in these decidualized cells. Its role here? Making the cells that line the uterus receptive to im
Eleven months ago, the reconstruction of a train station canopy in Serbia could not stand in the strike of time. On November 1, 2024, a reconstruction that was supposed to last for many years has failed. The entire roof collapsed at the Novi Sad station before its eye. Economic historian, Aleksanda
