Doug Burgum, a former North Dakota governor, secured a new role as interior secretary. The confirmation came on a Thursday night. He's the guy that President Donald Trump picked to speed up the fossil fuel industry. The Senate agreed with a 79-18 vote. Most Senate Democrats and all Republicans backe
Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRH30, a type of lactic acid bacteria, can make special substances called exopolysaccharides. These substances help to support our immune system and can be used as natural additives in food. Recent research focused on making the production of these substances more effic
Managing high blood pressure is a big deal. It's a major risk factor for heart diseases. Traditional methods of treating it often fall short. These are the results of a study that aimed to change that. The program let people monitor their blood pressure at home and adjusted medicines based on a set
Stem cells could be a crucial puzzle piece in studying the early stages of human life. These little factories are known for their ability to become many different types of cells in the body. While scientists are familiar with different types of stem cells corresponding to different stages
Investors need to put on their thinking caps because things aren’t as simple as they might seem. The market’s been hot, with the Federal Reserve tooting its own horn about soft landing, and the Trump administration promising business-friendly policies. But, let’s not get too excited just yet. This
A major change has hit the ground in Gaza. Israel has taken a hard stance. It has decided to not play nice with the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA. An Israeli diplomat, Danny Danon, announced that Israel will no longer work with the UNRWA. They want the UN agency to shut d
Imagine a world where health advice is as personalized as a Netflix recommendation. Health recommender systems (HRS) are stepping into the game as an emerging field in digital health. These smarts systems assess information from multiple layers of influence that shape our habits and decisions about
Imagine this: You check into a hotel room and find an LG TV. You want to watch something from your phone on the big screen, but you don't want to mess with the hotel's clunky interface. Good news! LG has made this process simpler. They've added Google Cast to their hotel TVs. This means you can stre
First, let's talk about streetlights. You know, those tall poles with bright bulbs that light up our roads and sidewalks at night? Well, they're not just about helping us see in the dark. Because of the light they create, bugs, birds and other creatures can get confused and this can actually hurt ou
Imagine a protein that shines bright like a jellyfish but was not crafted by Mother Nature. Scientists have done the impossible, creating a glowing protein using AI. This protein, esmGFP, was not born from millions of years of evolution. It was dreamt up by AI in a matter of hours. The AI, know
