Cinnamic acid sugar esters, or CASEDs, are natural compounds known for their various biological benefits. But have you ever thought about using them in sunscreen? A recent study dived into this idea, creating a bunch of new cinnamic acid esters using glucose, ribose, and lactose. These compounds wer
Boston philanthropist Josh Kraft has officially joined the race for mayor, setting up a challenge against the current Mayor Michelle Wu. He filed the necessary paperwork with the Office of Campaign and Political Finance, listing Allison Murray as his campaign treasurer. Kraft, who is the president o
Intel's future is stuck in a tricky spot. Its factories need loads of money and time to fix, which scares off potential buyers. Plus, the US government has poured money into these factories, making it tough to shut them down. So, no one wants the factories, but Intel can't sell without them. Recent
When it comes to climate change, we often hear calls for action. But what about those who aren't typically on board with sustainable living, like conservatives in Western Europe, Israel, and the United States? Well, it turns out that experiencing or expecting natural disasters can change their minds
You know how sometimes cows have abortions? Well, a lot of the time, it's because of a tiny parasite called Neospora caninum. This little bugger can pass from momma cow to her unborn calf, causing abortions, stillbirths, or even sick calves that don't show any signs. In the Swiss canton of Grisons,
In the heart of Merced County, California, a shocking discovery was made. For the first time in the United States, a rare bird flu strain known as H5N9 has hit a duck farm. The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) reported this news on January 27. But that's not all. The same farm also had th
On a chilly Saturday in early January, news of a potential Marburg outbreak in Tanzania hit the airwaves. This nasty virus, similar to Ebola but deadlier, has no approved vaccine or treatment. So, how do we keep Americans safe from such threats? Well, the best bet is to nip it in the bud overseas. W
In 2025, Jennifer Lopez saw her dream of starring in a musical finally come true at the Sundance Film Festival. She played Ingrid Luna in Kiss of the Spider Woman, a film adaptation of Manuel Puig’s novel directed by Bill Condon. The movie, set in a prison, tells the story of two cellmates, Valentín
Think back to the 1990s, when a bill similar to President Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship was floating around Congress. This bill aimed to stop children born in the U. S. to non-legal residents from automatically becoming citizens. Such bills have been proposed before, but t
Spirituality has been hinted to boost patient outcomes, although it hasn't been thoroughly tested in clinical trials yet. Imagine this: a condition like hypertension, a leading cause of heart disease globally, might be influenced by something other than medications. Enter the FEEL Trial, which delve
