The Small Business Administration (SBA) has decided to move six of its regional offices. These offices are currently in cities known for their immigrant-friendly policies. The SBA calls these cities "sanctuary cities. " The move is part of a larger effort to enforce stricter immigration laws. The S
The human body is a mystery. It can surprise us with strange symptoms. One day, a person might notice an unusual blister on their arm. It might be a small, fluid-filled bump. It might be red, itchy, or painful. What could it be? What caused it? Is it a sign of something serious? First, let's
Imagine tiny cages made of molecules, called bis-porphyrin nanocages. These cages have metals like iron, cobalt, or zinc at their core. Scientists used these cages to see how their tiny pores and interactions with carbon nanomaterials affect their ability to turn CO2 into CO. These cages can stick t
Psychedelics are making a comeback, not just for fun but for healing. For a long time, the government banned these substances, making it hard for scientists to study them. But in the last ten years, things have changed. More and more people are looking into how psychedelics can help or hurt us. This
Morels, those prized fungi in terrestrial ecosystems, have a lot going on in their genetic makeup. They are known for their diverse ecological roles, but their mitochondrial genomes, or mitogenomes, have been a bit of a mystery until now. Scientists have taken a deep dive into the mitogenomes of 30
The Department of Education is a big deal for students in the U. S. It's the federal agency that makes sure kids from kindergarten to high school get a good education. It also helps out with special education programs and tries to make schools better. Plus, it gives out Pell Grants and federal stude
Dasatinib is a medication that has shown promise in treating a specific type of leukemia known as BCR::ABL1 Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). This type of leukemia is particularly challenging because it affects a specific gene fusion that can make it tough to treat. The study focused on adult pat
Imagine this: you're in a relationship, and suddenly, things turn ugly. This isn't about arguments or disagreements. This is about real harm, both physical and emotional. This is intimate partner violence (IPV), and it's a big deal globally. In China, understanding the scope and patterns of IPV is c
In the heart of northern Ghana, farmers are getting a helping hand from a new tool called the DROP app. This isn't your average weather app; it's designed specifically for small-scale farmers who rely on rain for their crops. The app offers two types of rainfall forecasts: one based on scientific da
Scientists have found some interesting things about DNA damage repair genes in people with oral cancer in Pakistan. They looked at five specific genes: TP53, ATR, ATM, CHEK1, and CHEK2. Using advanced tools, they found 42 mutations, with some being completely new. Out of these, 28 were nonsynonymous
