The US government's credit rating just took a hit. The news came from Moody's Ratings, which made the announcement on a Friday evening. This change is expected to make the start of the trading week rough for investors. The reason? Worries about the US debt, not trade issues, are the main culprit thi
Married women in Nyabiheke camp face a significant problem. Unplanned pregnancies are common. This is surprising because family planning services are available. So, why aren't more women using them? This question is at the heart of a recent study. It looked into the obstacles and supports for family
It all went down on a Saturday. The Louisiana State Police shared some pictures. They showed three men being flown out of New Orleans. These were not just any men. They were escapees from the Orleans Parish jail. The escape happened early Friday morning. The three men were Kendell Myles, Robert Mood
The quest to boost vitamin B2, or riboflavin, production has led to some clever tricks with bacteria. Scientists have found a way to make Bacillus subtilis, a common bacteria, produce more riboflavin. They did this by tweaking a specific pathway in the bacteria's metabolism. This pathway, known as t
A recent find in Australia has flipped the script on what scientists thought they knew about when animals started living on land full-time. A slab of sandstone near Melbourne holds the oldest known footprints of a reptile-like creature. These tracks are around 350 million years old. This means th
In Angola and Zambia, a recent study has shed light on an often overlooked factor in women's reproductive health: the influence of their male partners. These countries are part of a group that has agreed to promote women's reproductive health. However, many studies have missed the mark by not consid
Tunnels are not just dark, long holes in the ground. They are complex spaces where air flow and pollution need careful management. During tunnel construction, especially when drilling and blasting, controlling pollution is crucial. This is where ventilation technology comes in. It helps keep polluta
In the Netherlands, a big question has been whether cutting back on public dental coverage affects how often people go to the dentist. Some politicians think it doesn't, but let's look at the facts. First, it's important to understand that dental care is not just about fixing teeth. It's also about
In the heart of Mississippi, a close look at two blueberry farms showed how different fertilizers affect soil. The farms, Roebuck and Nesbit, used chemical and organic fertilizers, respectively. Researchers dug into the soil to check out the geophysical-chemical details and the tiny bacteria living
Endometriosis is a tricky condition. It affects millions of women worldwide. It causes pain and can make it hard to get pregnant. Doctors often use hormonal treatments to manage it. These treatments create a steady hormonal environment. They lower estrogen levels and stop ovulation and menstruation.
