Atherosclerosis is a sneaky and persistent disease that clogs up blood vessels. It's a big deal because it leads to heart problems and strokes. Scientists have been looking into how Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) can help fight this disease. First, they tested PNS in the lab. They found that it c
The crypto world is keeping a close eye on the US Senate's recent budget deal. This agreement could finally put an end to the longest government shutdown in history. The deal, which has enough votes to pass, is a big step towards reopening the government. Bitcoin's price has been on a wild ride dur
Taiwan's film scene has seen some progress, but there's a big issue: people aren't into long movies anymore. Each Other Films, a company run by Jacqueline W. Liu and Tiffany Yu-Chia Chen, is trying to figure this out. The co-founders think the real problem is that people don't want to watch long st
Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are asking tough questions about Frank Bisignano's time as Fiserv's CEO. They want to know if he played a part in the company's recent struggles and if he was honest with investors about Fiserv's financial outlook. Fiserv's stock took a big hit last week. Thi
The US government shutdown is dragging on, with no resolution in sight. It has been going on for 38 days, making it the longest shutdown in US history. The Senate is set to vote for the 15th time on a Republican proposal to end the shutdown, but Democrats are not backing down from their demands. Th
Ever wondered how tiny structures can do big things? Well, scientists have found a way to use tiny glass patterns, called dielectric metasurfaces, to detect changes in their environment. These patterns are so small that they can't be seen with the naked eye, but they can do something amazing: they c
Bitcoin's value is taking a hit, and it's not just because of the usual ups and downs. Experts are pointing to bigger issues, like money flowing out of the market and overall economic uncertainty. This is making Bitcoin and other digital currencies more volatile. One big name in the crypto world ha
Sean Combs, known as Diddy, is currently behind bars, serving a 50-month sentence. But his legal team is fighting back, and they've just scored a win. A judge has agreed to speed up the appeals process. The legal team asked for a faster appeal, saying it's important to make sure Diddy doesn't spend
The latest report from GLAAD reveals that out of 489 LGBTQ characters currently on TV, a significant 41% are set to disappear due to show cancellations. This news has sparked discussions about representation and viewer engagement. Interestingly, the number of LGBTQ characters on TV has seen a notab
Senators are set to vote on a resolution that could prevent President Trump from attacking Venezuela without Congress's say-so. This comes after officials admitted they lack legal grounds for striking Venezuelan land, despite recent U. S. strikes on boats near Venezuela's coast. The resolution, led
