Big news in education: A major government agency that keeps tabs on how our kids are learning has just lost nearly $900 million due to a recent government money cut, and it's due to DOGE- Department of Government Efficiency. DOGE is doing this on the heels of their accountability based approaches
Imagine biting into a crispy fillet, savoring the taste of fresh fish. But did you know that your meal might be hiding more than just flavor? Fish from the upper reaches of the Pearl River Basin are being tested for dangerous metals, and the results are eye-opening. Seven types of fish were
Did you know that tiny amounts of minerals and metals in our bodies play a massive role in our health? They can make a big difference, especially in heart disease. We're talking about iron, magnesium, calcium, and other trace elements. When these elements are out of whack, it can lead to trouble. N
In a bold move, a bunch of labor unions are taking legal action to stop billionaire Elon Musk from getting a peek at private data in key U. S. government agencies. The draft lawsuit is in a Maryland court and accusing the former administration of breaking federal privacy rules. The drama started wh
The deep sea is a mysterious world. Until recently, figuring out how ecosystems down there evolved has been a challenge. Scientists have a hard time since not many fossils are found here. The good news is that this is changing. Rewriting the history of the deep sea is now possible. However, scienti
Denture wearers have you ever thought about how to keep bacteria from growing on your dentures? Turns out, the humble avocado, that tasty addition to many a salad or toast, might be a game-changer. It's important to know dentures made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin (HPA) have tiny pores and cra
Did you know that COVID-19, the disease that has sadly caused many deaths globally, could be a lot better managed with early detection? Doctors could greatly benefit from identifying individuals who face a high risk of facing a severe form of the disease. So, what if a simple urine test cou
COVID-19 vaccines are being used in many countries. People are very careful when it comes to safety. Literally billions of text reports about VAE's are being collected from social media and VAERS. One way to understand what is being said is to use large language models (LLMs) that can understand c
You might be wondering: what is Onosma rutila? Imagine it like the superhero that we look for when we are dealing with infection. It is a plant that packs a punch with a powerful ingredient- a chemical called 9, 12-octadecadienoic acid. This makes up almost 16% of the plant's extract which can be ve
Obesity is a big problem. It's a chronic disease that can lead to serious heart and metabolic issues. Doctors know that visceral fat, the kind that sits deep in your abdomen, is a major culprit. This type of fat is linked to bad cholesterol levels, which can cause heart disease. So, researchers want
