Scientists are working on making algae farming better for the environment and more efficient. They are focusing on a type of algae called Chlorella sorokiniana, which can be used as food. The goal is to grow this algae in a way that uses fewer resources and produces more biomass. To do this, they t
Tuberculosis (TB) and COVID-19 are both nasty lung infections. They can cause a lot of damage to the lungs. Scientists wanted to see what happens when someone has both infections at the same time. They used a special type of lung cell, called A549 cells, to study this. First, they infected the cell
The US is set to raise tariffs on a number of countries. This comes after a three-month deadline for trade negotiations, which ends soon. The White House plans to send letters to about 10 to 12 countries. These letters will detail new tariff rates, which could range from 10% to 70%. The US has alre
In a surprising move, the U. S. and Vietnam struck a trade deal just before the U. S. was set to reinstate full tariffs. The agreement cuts the duty on Vietnamese imports to the U. S. from 46% to 20%. Vietnam, in return, agreed to impose a 40% tariff on goods that come from other countries but are s
The July 4 holiday saw a lot of people flying, but airlines are still not sure what the rest of the year will bring. Many flights are cheaper now, but that doesn't mean things are going well for the airlines. Domestic flights this summer cost about $265 round-trip. That's a bit cheaper than last ye
The story of Helen and Paris is more than just an old myth. It's a snapshot of how people saw love and beauty in ancient times. Helen was likely in her late 20s to early 30s when she met Paris. Paris was much older, possibly in his mid-40s to mid-50s. This age gap was unusual for their time. In anc
Astronomers have snapped a stunning photo of a star's aftermath, revealing a rare double explosion. This star, now a supernova remnant named SNR 0509-67. 5, showed signs of two blasts. The image, taken with the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope (VLT), displays different chemical e
Some big cities are not happy with new changes to health care laws. They think these changes will take away health insurance from nearly 2 million people. The new rules make it harder for people to sign up for insurance and add more checks to see if people qualify. The cities say the new rules brea
A plea deal is on the table for Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of killing four University of Idaho students in 2022. The hearing is set for Wednesday in Boise, and it's expected to be straightforward. Kohberger is charged with four counts of first-degree murder and one count of burglary. The plea
Heart disease is a big deal. It's one of the leading causes of death worldwide. But what if we could use our genes to predict who is at risk? That's where polygenic risk scores (PRS) come in. These scores look at many genes to see if someone might be more likely to develop coronary artery disease (C
