President Trump is on the hunt for a Treasury secretary, and two key candidates are in the spotlight: Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick. The big question on the table? Support for Trump's tariff plans, which aim to revive manufacturing and create jobs. Bessent was initially the front-runner, known fo
Malaria has a sneaky way of spreading from humans to mosquitoes, thanks to tiny structures called gametocytes. These act like mysterious switchboards, turning on and off when needed. So, what's the secret to their quick transformation? A team of researchers decided to zoom in on the mitochondria, th
Heart failure (HF) hospitalizations show changes throughout the year. Scientists have tried to explain why this happens, but they haven't checked the specific causes yet. This study took a big dataset of HF hospitalizations over time to figure out what factors might be at play. Imagine how the weat
You might have heard about Tropical Depression Nineteen, but now it's time to meet Tropical Storm Sara. This isn't your average storm; Sara is packing some power in the western Caribbean Sea. As of Thursday's Noon update from the National Hurricane Center, Sara had sustained winds of about 40 mph an
Week 11 is here, and for Buffalo Bills fans, it's all about the game against the Kansas City Chiefs. This matchup isn't just about winning, but also about securing a better playoff seed and bragging rights. The Bills need a win to stay in the race for the top seed and a playoff bye. Other AFC games
Look around your house, you'll spot plenty of things Made in China or elsewhere abroad. But now, imagine paying much more for these items. That's what might happen with President Trump's proposed tariffs on imports. Bobby Djavaheri, who runs Yedi Houseware Appliances in Los Angeles, is worried. He t
Ever wondered why the Earth's iodine cycle matters? Well, it's all about the climate and our health. Iodine, especially its oxides, plays a big role. One oxide, I 2 O 3 , was thought to be a "dead end" in the cycle. Scientists recently found out that this isn't true. They discovered that I 2 O
These days, people's views on health issues are all over the place, especially on social media. Comments can range from super supportive to downright against something, and they often include rude language. But how do these comments really affect how people think about health? A study looked into ho
Imagine a world where President Donald Trump slaps massive tariffs on all Chinese goods. Some experts think it could spark an economic war. Two states that helped Trump win the 2024 election, Nevada and Florida, might feel the most pain. A study by the U. S. -China Business Council and Oxford Econom
For a while now, we've been hearing about the friendly campaigning style of Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. They were seen as a less harsh alternative compared to their opponents. Their supporters tried to mimic this approach. But when they lost, the pleasant demeanor v
