Shrimp farming is booming along tropical coasts, but scientists still argue over whether these operations leak harmful metals into nearby mangrove swamps. A recent study took a close look at Todos os Santos Bay in Brazil, where shrimp ponds sit right next to mangroves. Researchers tested mud from th
Big cities often promise excitement, but they also bring dirty air. Now a large study in the UK is asking if breathing that air for years might harm the nerves in our bodies. Scientists tracked thousands of adults over time to see whether heavy exposure to tiny floating particles and gases from traf
Hoka has taken its popular speed‑trainer shoe and turned it into a casual favorite. The new Mach Remastered is priced at $145 for both men and women. The base design keeps the original’s light weight and quick‑response foam, so it still feels fresh all day. What changes is the look and feel fo
Di‑2‑ethylhexylphthalate, a chemical that softens plastic, may be behind almost two million preterm births each year. A study by researchers in New York used data from 200 countries to estimate that 1. 97 million premature deliveries in 2018 were connected to mothers exposed to this substance, about
This week, a quiet meeting between big banks and crypto companies could shape how Americans use digital money next year. A small team will review a new Senate proposal that tries to balance two very different worlds: traditional finance and the fast-moving crypto market. The debate isn’t about wheth
Many medical professionals update their skills through structured learning called continuing professional development (CPD). In South Africa, doctors must complete CPD to keep their licenses valid. For years, journals have been one traditional way they do this. Between 2020 and 2025, a review looked
A year after big tariffs were introduced, new rules now target drug prices and metals imports. The changes aim to revive duties lost when courts blocked earlier moves. Foreign drugmakers must agree to price cuts and build U. S. plants to avoid steep taxes. If they only move some production, they fac
A new oral medication could soon offer people with severe plaque psoriasis a convenient alternative to injections. Clinical trials carried out in 21 countries involved almost 1, 800 adults with moderate‑to‑severe disease. When the drug called zasocitinib was taken once a day, about 70 percent
Many people think a big TV means a huge bill. A new sale from a major retailer is cutting prices on screens 75 inches and larger by up to half. That means you can get a massive picture for less than the usual cost, and if you’ve been dreaming of a home theater, now is the moment to act. People love
A legal battle is heating up over whether FedEx should get an $84 million tax break. Two business groups say the government is overstepping its power by trying to block the credit. They argue a lower court already decided FedEx qualifies for the money based on taxes paid by its overseas branches. T
