The federal government launched a surprise attack on a program designed to boost the number of minority professors in business schools. This program, known as the Ph. D. Project, has been around for a while and has a simple goal: to make business school classrooms more diverse. The idea is that havi
China's fight against deforestation has found an unexpected ally in its poverty alleviation efforts. The Poverty Alleviation Resettlement (PAR) program has shown promising results in protecting forests. This program is different. It doesn't just move people; it sets them up for success with ongoing
Ever wondered how to make seawater splitting more efficient? Scientists have found a clever way to do just that. They've come up with a two-step process to improve photoanodes, the key players in turning seawater into hydrogen. The first step involves adding tungsten to the mix. This tweak
A year ago, Charles Oliveira and Arman Tsarukyan faced off in the UFC Octagon. The fight was intense, with both fighters showing their skills. Oliveira, known for his submission attempts, had Tsarukyan in some deep trouble. He had Tsarukyan in a tight triangle choke and a D'arce choke, but Tsarukyan
The Senate Finance Committee is about to have a chat with Dr. Mehmet Oz. Oz is a well-known TV doctor. He was a heart surgeon, but he became famous on TV. He had a show called "The Dr. Oz Show" where he talked about health and sold stuff like supplements and health insurance plans. Now, he
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a type of liver cancer that is notoriously tough to treat. Doctors have been experimenting with immune checkpoint inhibitors (ICIs) to fight this disease. However, these drugs can sometimes make the cancer grow faster, a condition known as hyperprogressive disease (
Johns Hopkins University, a major player in scientific research, recently announced a significant reduction in its workforce. This move is a direct result of steep cuts to federal funding, particularly in international aid programs. The university plans to let go of more than 2, 000 employees both d
Allen, a city in North Texas, has introduced a new program to tackle crime in apartment complexes. This program, called the Crime-Free Multi-Family Housing program, aims to reduce crime by targeting properties with high crime rates. The city council approved this initiative, making Allen one of seve
Khamzat Chimaev, a UFC fighter, recently found himself in hot water over his involvement with a crypto coin called SMASH. The coin's value skyrocketed after Chimaev promoted it, but within a day, it plummeted. This left many investors with significant losses. Crypto detective ZachXBT uncovered that
Louisiana's plan to use nitrogen gas for an execution has been put on hold. A federal judge has stepped in, halting the state's first attempt to use this method. The execution, scheduled for next week, would have been the first in Louisiana in 15 years. The state's Attorney General has announced an
