A breakthrough has been made in the world of medical science. A new strain of Alcaligenes, named UR1, has been found to produce a highly active uricase enzyme. This enzyme is special because it is found outside the cell, making it easier to collect and use. This discovery is a big deal because it
The world of baking is about to get a new helper. This helper is a tiny organism called Bacillus cereus. It is found in soil that is rich in organic matter and salt. This tiny helper makes a special enzyme called alpha-amylase. This enzyme has many uses in the food industry. It is used in brewi
The buzz around ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment has been loud and clear on Twitter. A dive into 5051 tweets from January 2022 showed a split in opinions. Over half of the tweets, 53. 4%, were thumbs up for ivermectin. That's a lot of people thinking it could be a good idea. But not everyone was o
The Sundance Film Festival is making a big change. After 40 years in Park City, Utah, it is heading to Boulder, Colorado. This move comes after a year of searching for a new location. Boulder won out over other finalists like Cincinnati and Salt Lake City. The new deal with Boulder and Colorado is f
The U. S. Department of Education has started looking into the California Department of Education. They are checking if California is breaking federal privacy rules. These rules are part of the Family Educational Rights Privacy Act, or FERPA. FERPA lets parents see their kids' school records and con
The NBA season is heating up, and several teams are making significant strides as the playoffs approach. The Oklahoma City Thunder are having an outstanding season, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander putting up impressive numbers. He joined an elite group of players by scoring at least 20 points in 65 str
A high-ranking official in the U. S. Department of Health and Human Services has a history of spreading false information about vaccines. This official, along with the President, has repeatedly suggested that vaccines are connected to autism. This idea has been thoroughly debunked by numerous studie
The countdown to the Nintendo Switch 2 has begun. Fans can start reserving their consoles on April 2. This news comes straight from Best Buy Canada, who dropped the info in a recent post. They are all set to kick off pre-orders on that date. However, it's still unclear if other big retailers will jo
The latest numbers on joblessness in the U. S. are out, and they're telling a story of stability. Last week, the count of people applying for unemployment benefits didn't budge much. This is a good sign. It shows that companies are keeping their workers on board. The numbers are in a comfortable ran
Coffee is a big deal. It's a major cash crop for many countries. But there's a problem. Fungal infections can mess with coffee plants, hurting both the quantity and quality of the berries. These fungi don't just harm the plants; they can also produce toxins that affect humans. So, managing these fun
