The British pound recently reached a near four-year high against the dollar. This happened because of some big news about the US Federal Reserve. The Wall Street Journal reported that President Trump might name a new head of the Federal Reserve sooner than expected. This news made the dollar weaker
Draft night in the NBA is always a rollercoaster. Teams wait, strategize, and sometimes make big moves. This year, a few teams went all-in on trades, showing just how much they were willing to give up to secure their top picks. The New Orleans Pelicans made headlines with a bold trade. They sent a
Venice is buzzing with activity as the city prepares for a lavish wedding between Jeff Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person, and his partner, Lauren Sánchez. The three-day event has drawn a star-studded guest list, including Kim and Khloé Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, and Queen Rania of Jordan. The
Bacillus safensis might sound like a mouthful, but it's a tiny powerhouse in the world of soybean fermentation. Researchers took a close look at four strains of this bacterium to see if they're safe and what they can do for our food. First, they checked if these bacteria are resistant to antibiotic
In Syracuse, Italy, not enough people are getting their flu shots. This is a problem because the flu can be serious, especially for those who are more at risk. A recent study looked into why some people get vaccinated while others do not. They found that age, where you live, and your relationship st
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a big deal in the world of skincare and medicine. But making it in a cost-effective way is still a challenge. Scientists have been experimenting with different temperatures and pH levels to find the best conditions for producing HA using bacteria. They tested four temperatur
Delhi, a city known for its heavy pollution, has seen some good news lately. Over the past decade, the amount of tiny, harmful particles in the air, called PM2. 5 and PM10, has been going down. This drop is thanks to new eco-friendly tech and stricter rules on industries, even though there are more
Copper nanoclusters are like tiny teams of atoms that can do big things, like helping to turn CO2 into useful stuff. But these teams often fall apart because copper atoms are too reactive. Most of the time, scientists use copper(I) atoms to build these clusters, but they're not as good at their job
Water pollution is a big problem. Scientists are always looking for new ways to clean it up. One recent discovery is a special material called Mn-Co-BTC@MOF/S-MXene. It's made by combining different chemicals and has been tested to see how well it can remove lead from water. This material was check
Groundwater pollution is a big deal, and understanding how it happens is crucial. A recent study tackled this by looking at how nitrate nitrogen moves from soil to groundwater. They came up with a new way to model this process, which is especially important because it doesn't always happen in a stra
