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 decision
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, de
Faith and medicine often cross paths in unexpected ways. Dr. Marc Siegel, a seasoned internist, has seen this firsthand. His life is filled with moments where science and spirituality intersect. From his personal experiences to his professional career, Siegel believes that faith can play a crucial r
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 ma
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
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
Blue Owl Capital is thinking about bringing back a plan to combine two of its private credit funds. This comes after they had to stop a similar plan last week because investors weren't happy. The main reason for the merge is to give shareholders a way out and cut costs. But, it's not a done deal yet
Turkey and Australia have finally put an end to their long-standing disagreement. They have agreed on a plan for hosting the next big climate meeting. This meeting, called COP31, will happen in 2026. Turkey will be the host, but Australia will lead the talks. This deal is a big win for teamwork bet
Europe's top leader, Ursula von der Leyen, recently made a strong statement about Ukraine. She believes that Ukraine's borders should stay the same and that Ukraine should have a strong army to protect itself. She also thinks that Europe should play a big role in any peace deal for Ukraine. This co
Finland's leader, Alexander Stubb, recently shared his thoughts on U. S. President Donald Trump's involvement in the Ukraine conflict. He mentioned that Trump is actively trying to find a way to stop the war. This comes as different groups are meeting to talk about a plan proposed by the U. S. to en
