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Jul 08 2025BUSINESS

How Fresh Faces Can Spark Big Ideas at Work

New hires are like fresh ingredients in a recipe. They bring unique flavors and energy. But how can companies make sure these new folks feel at home and ready to cook up great ideas? That's what a recent study dug into. Researchers looked at 893 recent college grads in Chongqing, China. They wanted

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Jul 07 2025FINANCE

Family Offices Bet Big on Biotech in June

In June, family offices, which manage wealth for the ultra-rich, stepped up their investment game. They made 60 direct investments in companies, a jump from May's 47 deals. However, this is still a 40% drop compared to last year. Despite the overall decline, biotech and healthcare were hot topics, w

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Jul 07 2025SCIENCE

A Giant Comet's Surprising Gas Blasts

A huge comet, Bernardinelli-Bernstein, is making waves in the solar system. It's not just its size that's impressive—it's also acting in ways that surprise scientists. This comet, one of the largest ever found, is releasing jets of carbon monoxide gas, and it's doing this while still very far from t

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Jul 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Brex's Bold Move: How They're Winning with AI

Brex, a company known for its corporate credit cards, is tackling the challenge of keeping up with AI advancements. The issue? AI evolves too fast for traditional company processes. Brex's CTO, James Reggio, shared their solution at a recent conference. Initially, Brex tried using their usual, slow

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Jul 06 2025SCIENCE

Lab-Grown Meat: Tastes Like Chicken, But Not Quite

Lab-grown meat is getting better, but it's not quite ready to replace the real thing. Scientists have been working hard to make it taste and feel like traditional meat. They've looked at lots of studies to see how close they've gotten. One big problem is the texture. Lab-grown meat is often softer

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Jul 06 2025SCIENCE

Yeast from Poland: Tiny Microbes with Big Potential

In Poland, scientists found something interesting: tiny red yeasts that can break down fats. They tested 130 different types of these yeasts. Out of all of them, 12 stood out because they were really good at breaking down fats. These special yeasts are all from the same family, called Rhodotorula.

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Jul 06 2025SPORTS

Capturing Ice Hockey Like Never Before: The Tech Behind the Shots

Joel Marklund, a renowned sports photographer, has spent two decades capturing action from various sports. His journey began not with photography but with writing about video games and entertainment. His shift to photography happened during an internship at a local newspaper, where he discovered his

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Jul 05 2025RELIGION

Pope Leo XIV's Summer Break: A Time for Reflection and Action

Pope Leo XIV, known for his humble approach, is taking a six-week vacation. This break is not just about rest but also about tackling some big issues facing the Catholic Church. Leo is heading to Castel Gandolfo, a historic summer retreat near Rome, to escape the heat and focus on work. Leo is not

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Jul 05 2025ENVIRONMENT

Caribou Care: How Food Choices Impact Recovery

Caribou in British Columbia's Interior face a tough road to recovery. Researchers are now urging a closer look at how the food given to caribou in maternity pens affects their health and chances of survival in the wild. Caribou have a unique diet. They love lichen, a plant-like organism that grows

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Jul 05 2025LIFESTYLE

The Unlikely Journey of Cool Whip: A Whipped Topping That Stood the Test of Time

Cool Whip has been a staple in American kitchens for decades, thanks to its convenience and adaptability. But what exactly is it, and why do people keep coming back to it? The story of Cool Whip begins with William A. Mitchell, a chemist who had a knack for creating unique food products. He invente

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