It's election time for the United Federation of Teachers (UFT), and things are heating up. A group of teachers—both retired and in service—is trying to boot out the current president, Michael Mulgrew. They're not happy about a plan to switch their health insurance to a privatized system called Medic
Bringing extinct animals back to life is not just a fantasy anymore. Thanks to advancements in genetic engineering and synthetic biology, companies like Colossal Biosciences are working on resurrecting creatures like the woolly mammoth and dodo. Recently, they secured a massive $200 million investme
Medical school is tough, and it can really affect students' mental health. In the Philippines, a unique tool has been made to see how well students deal with all that stress. It's not just about homework or tests, but also their personal lives. The idea is to give teachers a better way to support st
Superstruct Entertainment has recently taken over the live online music platform, Boiler Room, from Dice. Boiler Room will continue to use Dice for its ticketing services. While the financial terms of the deal are under wraps, it's clear that Superstruct sees potential in Boiler Room's unique approa
In Ethiopia, where food and water are often scarce due to weather and droughts, the Bowa Dayole masonry gravity dam is set to irrigate nearby farmlands. However, the dam's foundation is made up of complex geological formations, including highly fractured and weathered aphanitic basaltic rock, and we
Billionaire Larry Ellison, known for his massive political donations, has now turned his attention to college football. After a Supreme Court ruling allowed college athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), Ellison helped secure a top high school quarterback recruit for the Univ
Have you ever wondered how we can spot chemicals in our environment? Enter electrochemical sensors! These clever gadgets use electricity to identify specific substances, playing a crucial role in healthcare and environmental protection. But how are these sensors made? Two common methods are screen-p
Managing phenylketonuria (PKU) can be tough, but pegvaliase has been a game-changer in the last five years. Let's dive into what real-world experience has taught us about using this treatment. First off, it's crucial to remember that every patient is different. Some might have a hard time with side
Let's talk about peppermint oil, a powerful stuff that comes from peppermint plants. The European Union asked a group called EFSA to check if it’s safe and good for animals to eat or drink. This group, called FEEDAP, looked at the oil and said that it won’t harm the animals when used in their feed,
Have you ever wondered how tiny microbes in your body can influence your health? Scientists have been using mass spectrometry to study these microbiomes for a while now. Recently, they've started to harness the power of metaproteomics, which looks at the proteins produced by these microbes. This is
