Egg prices have skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, leaving many consumers scratching their heads. The culprit? Bird flu, according to the egg industry. More than 166 million birds have been culled to stop the virus from spreading. This has led to a significant drop in the number of egg-laying hens
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently made a big move. They voted 13-9 to push forward Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to head the Department of Labor. This former Republican congresswoman from Oregon was chosen by President Trump for the job. During her confirmati
Nitrogen is a big player in how atmospheric organic aerosols (OAs) absorb sunlight. These tiny particles in the air affect Earth's climate. But, the way they change and absorb light is still a mystery. Scientists have found that brown nitrogen (BrN), a nitrogen-rich part of OAs, is the main absorb
A new method has been developed to understand how 2D materials work in electronic devices. These materials, known as transition metal dichalcogenides (TMDCs), are becoming very popular in optoelectronics. The challenge is to see how their structure affects their electrical performance. The key is to
Imagine working in a place where the temperature is as high as a summer day in the desert. This is a reality for many workers. The heat can be brutal, and it's not just about physical discomfort. It can mess with your mind too. But how exactly does this happen? And why is it important to talk about?
The Supreme Court is tackling a big question. Can a boss's preference for certain employees be considered unfair treatment? This isn't about who gets along with whom. It's about whether the law is fair to everyone. The case involves an employee, Marlean Ames. She believes she was overlooked for
Food safety is a big deal. It's under threat from pollutants in the environment and from human activities. But there's a new hero in town: deep eutectic solvents, or DESs. These aren't your average solvents. They're green, efficient, and great at detecting tiny amounts of pollutants in food. DESs
Marco Rubio, a senator from Florida, once had a straightforward question for the future secretary of state, Rex Tillerson. This was at a Senate hearing right after the election of President Trump. The question was, "Is Vladimir Putin a war criminal? " This was a tough question to answer. Trump was k
So, you might be thinking, "What's the big deal with soil and dust? " Well, it turns out that these everyday substances can harbor some serious health risks. We're talking about emerging organic contaminants, which are increasingly popping up in our environment. These contaminants come from various
Guy Pearce has been in the film industry for a long time, with notable roles in movies like LA Confidential, The Proposition, and The Hurt Locker. Despite his impressive resume, he has only recently been nominated for an Oscar for his role as Harrison Lee Van Buren in The Brutalist. Pearce is known
