Summer tea leaves have always been the underdogs of the tea world. Thick cell walls, low aroma, and a strong bitter taste make them less desirable for high-quality tea production. But what if there was a way to turn these less-than-ideal leaves into something special? Enter steam explosion technology (SET). This process involves subjecting the leaves to high-pressur...
In a move that could impact many families, UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is expected to remove the limit on child benefits in her upcoming budget. This change, reported by several newspapers, would mean that families with more than two children would no longer face restrictions on the support they receive. The cost of this change is estimated to be around 3 billi...
The Trump family's fortune took a hit due to the recent crypto market downturn. Their investments in digital currencies have not been as profitable as they hoped. The value of a memecoin linked to Trump's brand has dropped by about 25% since August. Eric Trump's investment in a Bitcoin mining project has lost about half its value from its peak. Additionally, shares o...
Japan is making some big changes to how it handles cryptocurrency. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) is working on a plan to treat digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum as financial products, similar to stocks and investment funds. This change could happen as early as 2026 and would bring a flat 20% tax on crypto gains, which is a big drop from the current rates...
In recent times, there's been a lot of talk about following "gold standard" science. But what does that really mean? And who's actually doing it? Some people in power claim they're using the best science to make decisions. But scientists say that's not always true. They point out that some decisions are based on early studies, unusual ideas, or even just guesses. Th...
Scientists have come up with a clever idea to check for harmful chemicals in fruit. They made a special tool that can tell if there is too much of a substance called carbendazim (CBZ) in fruits. This tool is made from tiny sheets of a special material called sulfur-doped graphitic carbon nitride, decorated with another material called polyaniline. This combo makes th...
Land ownership has always been a big deal for Black Americans. A book called "Rooted" talks about how Black people lost a lot of their farmland between 1910 and 1997. That's a huge chunk of history that affects us today. The book suggests that the government should give back land and resources to make things right. But is that the best way forward? Some people think...
Colorado State University's football team is at a crossroads. The new coach has a big job ahead. The most important task? Finding a reliable quarterback. This isn't just any position; it's the heart of the team. Without a strong QB, the rest of the pieces can't fall into place. The past few seasons have shown what happens when this position is weak. The team has str...
Parents of children with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) face a heavy financial and emotional toll. This burden comes from both direct and indirect costs. Direct costs include medical bills, special diets, and travel expenses. Indirect costs include lost wages due to missed work. The study looked at families dealing with two types of IBD: ulcerative colitis (UC) a...
Mushrooms are not just tasty toppings on pizzas or ingredients in soups. They might actually do some good for your heart. Scientists took a close look at different studies to see if eating mushrooms could make a difference in heart health, metabolism, and even the immune system. These fungi, often mistaken for vegetables, pack a punch with nutrients and special comp...