President Trump's recent announcement aims to adjust birthright citizenship rules in the United States. For over 150 years, the Constitution has granted automatic citizenship to babies born on American soil. However, the new executive order seeks to change this, affecting not just undocumented immig
In a sudden move, the White House has ordered all employees in federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices to take paid administrative leave effective immediately. This action is part of a series of changes from the new administration, following through on a campaign promise to limit DEI
In a recent shift, Israel's military is taking a new approach to their operations in the West Bank, inspired by their experiences in Gaza. Defense Minister Israel Katz announced a new operation called "Iron Wall" in the Jenin refugee camp. This move comes just days after a ceasefire in Gaza. Prime M
Former President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that doubles down on the use of the death penalty. The order instructs the attorney general to seek death sentences for certain crimes, like murders of law enforcement officers and crimes by undocumented immigrants. Trump also wants to over
Fifty years ago, an idea was born. A simple yet powerful one - to share stories with the world. This year, that idea celebrates its golden jubilee. It's been a rollercoaster ride, filled with laughter, tears, and everything in between. Think about it, fifty years is a long time. It's more than twic
Have you ever wondered how common and serious the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is among adults living in the UK? Surprisingly, we don't know much about this virus in adults because doctors don't usually test for it. This lack of information makes it hard to know if we need a vaccination program
Ever wondered how we can make our electronic devices even smarter? Well, scientists are exploring a fascinating material called ferroelectric semiconductors. These special materials can change their electrical properties when exposed to certain conditions, like a light switch that turns on and off i
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is tough to tackle due to issues like poor blood vessels and high tumor cell load. These problems make it hard for CAR-T cells, a type of immune cell therapy, to work well. Researchers found that when there are fewer CAR-T cells compared to tumor cells, the immun
Imagine you're at war with tiny invaders. Your body's immune cells, like soldiers, need to know where to strike. One key soldier here is a protein called Granzyme B (GzmB). It plays a huge role in fighting off bacterial infections by causing bacteria to self-destruct. Scientists have created a sort
Have you ever wondered how to make enzymes stronger and more durable? Scientists have found a clever way to do just that. They've developed a strategy where enzymes are encased in a soft, protective core and a hard shell. This core-shell approach helps enzymes work better and withstand tough conditi
