In a surprising move, Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera was named as the next U. S. ambassador to Panama by President-elect Trump. This announcement comes at a time of growing tension between the two countries over the Panama Canal. Trump has been vocal about wanting the canal to r
Diontae Johnson, a 28-year-old wide receiver, was picked up by the Texans on Monday. Johnson had a rough time with the Ravens, where he played a mere 39 snaps and caught just one pass for six yards before being cut last week. His off-field issues, including a one-game suspension and refusal to play,
Scientists have long tried to explain why some places have more species than others. They've used many different explanations and theories, but these aren't always helpful on a large scale. A new idea, called the Equilibrium Theory of Biodiversity Dynamics (ETBD), is trying to fix this. ETBD sugges
You might think that talking about sex with your parents is the most uncomfortable conversation ever. But what if we told you that it could actually bring you closer? A recent film by Brazilian directors Paula Sacchetta and Renan Flumian shows that these talks can lead to meaningful moments and impo
President Trump has been hinting at expanding US territory by suggesting the US could absorb Canada, take over the Panama Canal, and even purchase Greenland from Denmark. These ideas, which Trump has mentioned casually, have raised eyebrows due to their similarity to the 19th-century concept of Mani
Imagine playing cricket on the beach with your friends. The sun is shining, the sand is warm, and everything seems normal. That’s what Yusuf, now a motor rickshaw driver, was doing when a huge earthquake under the ocean caused a massive tsunami to strike the coast of India. It was December 26, 2004,
Have you ever heard of Tl2PrBr5? It's a fascinating compound formed by mixing thallium bromide (TlBr) and praseodymium bromide (PrBr3). Back in the 1970s, scientists created a phase diagram for PrBr3-TlBr, but it had some errors. Recently, scientists used a special method called differential scannin
In a recent diplomatic spat, former US President Donald Trump stirred things up by suggesting the Panama Canal should be returned to US control. Trump accused Panama of unfairly charging high fees for using the canal. Panama's President José Raúl Mulino quickly responded, emphasizing that the canal
Cinnamon, a well-known spice, offers numerous health benefits. Scientists decided to explore the medicinal potential of seven native Ceylon cinnamon species from Sri Lanka. They focused on the essential oils, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The team collected bark and leaf samples fro
Donald Trump recently stirred up a storm when he suggested the U. S. could reclaim the Panama Canal. He argued that Panama is charging unfair fees for ships using the canal, which the U. S. had "foolishly" given away. Panama's president, José Raúl Mulino, wasn't having it. He saw it as an attack on
