In the world of farming, tiny worms called plant‑parasitic nematodes can cause big problems for crops. Scientists have found that certain fungi, known as nematophagous fungi (NF), can help keep these worms in check. A new review looked at how combining these fungi with organic matter—like compost or
The South Korean Interior Ministry announced that it will no longer provide vouchers from companies that trivialise the country’s democratic past. This decision follows a heated backlash over Starbucks Korea’s “Tank Day” promotion, which was launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju uprising.
Sean Mannion, once a backup quarterback in the NFL, has stepped into the role of play‑caller for the Eagles and is already making his mark. He spent nine seasons on the sidelines, learning from a variety of coaches and teams, which gave him a unique view of offensive strategy. Now, as the fift
Conduent has agreed to hand over its Public Transit division, which includes fare‑management and fleet‑control services, to Modaxo, a worldwide tech firm. The deal values the unit at $164 million and is slated to finish before the end of 2026. The unit supplies a range of systems used by cities a
President Donald Trump will officially install Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday at the White House. Warsh, who is 56 years old, was approved by Congress in a vote that almost split along party lines on May 13. He will replace Jerome Powell, who will stay on the bo
A British mountaineer has reached the summit of Mount Everest for the twentieth time, setting a new record for foreign climbers. The 52‑year‑old reached the top before sunrise and began his descent to lower camps. He was part of a team organized by an Austrian adventure company that has led se
The U. S. president announced he would speak with Taiwan’s leader, a first for any American chief executive. This move could strain U. S. –China ties and trigger more military drills near the island. Taiwan welcomed the idea, but no time was set. China warned that such a call would send “wrong sign
The Brazilian government plans to lift the spending limits for its ministries, a move that will keep it within this year’s budget cap. Finance Minister Dario Durigan announced the change on Thursday, saying it will be revealed in a report scheduled for Friday at 3 p. m. local time. Durigan explaine
A new exhibit at UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science shows how a community can keep its stories alive even when federal money disappears. The project, called “Yuutka” (The Place of the Acorn), mixes real‑world plants with digital tools so visitors can pick virtual acorns while learning about Ohlo
SureNano Science, a Canadian biotech firm, is stepping into the fast‑growing world of GLP‑1 medicines that help people lose weight and control blood sugar. These drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, have already made huge profits, so big pharma is scrambling to create the next hit. SureNano wants to comp
