Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences is set to launch a series of short courses in 2026, aimed at professionals in the food industry. These courses will focus on the latest advancements in food science and safety. The goal is to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to exc
The syringe pump market is booming, growing from $4. 39 billion in 2024 to $4. 58 billion in 2025. Experts predict it will reach $6. 29 billion by 2032. This growth is driven by the need for precise medicine delivery in hospitals and homes. Healthcare is changing. Doctors now rely on syringe pumps
Microplastics are a big problem. They are tiny plastic bits that are hard to see and even harder to find in nature. These little pieces come from bigger plastics that break down over time. They mix with natural stuff and change chemically. This makes them tricky to identify. Scientists have found a
Carl Rinsch, the director behind the film "47 Ronin, " is in hot water. A jury found him guilty of tricking Netflix out of $11 million. He claimed the money was for his sci-fi series "White Horse/Conquest, " but it seems he had other plans. Instead of finishing the project, Rinsch took the cash and
Jason Day, a skilled golfer from Australia, had a big change in his career. This change started when he was just 14 years old. He read a book about Tiger Woods. The book showed Woods' scores and the shots he took to win. This made Day think a lot. He started to practice very early in the morning. He
The Federal Reserve has made another move that could affect your wallet. In December 2025, they cut interest rates by a small amount. This is the third cut this year. It's good news for people who borrow money, like for homes or credit cards. But it's not great for those who save money in banks. Lo
Türkiye is making progress in its fight against inflation. The finance minister expects the annual rate to drop into the 20% range by February. This is a significant improvement from the 64%-65% seen over the past three years. The government's goal is to bring inflation down to single digits, but th
Ever thought about how much school knowledge sticks around? Most tests happen right after class. But what if we check a year or two later? A new study looked at students who took basic or mid-level microeconomics. They took a test at the end of their course. Then, between one and two and a half year
Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT, has set its sights on becoming the majority owner of Juventus, a well-known Italian soccer club. This move comes after Tether already bought a smaller share of the team earlier this year. The offer is all in cash, aiming to buy 65. 4% of the sh
A judge in New York recently handed down a 15-year sentence to a notorious figure in the crypto world, Kwon. The judge wasn't kind. He said Kwon was still hooked on the crypto craze and needed to be stopped. Without Kwon's guilty plea, the sentence would have been even harsher. This all started in
