Three writers have been given $10, 000 each for their unique ability to mix science and literature. The National Book Foundation and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation just announced the winners of their fifth annual Science + Literature awards. The winning books are quite different from each other. Ki
The UAE is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to tackling water scarcity. The UAE Research Program for Rain Enhancement Science (UAEREP) just handed out big checks to three brilliant minds with big ideas on how to make it rain. Each winner gets up to $1. 5 million over three years to
The U. S. Supreme Court is currently deciding if President Donald Trump can fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. The debate centers around what "cause" means for dismissal. Cook and Fed Chair Jerome Powell attended the hearing, showing support for her. Cook's firing stems from allegations of mo
Scientists have created new molecules to fight colorectal cancer. These molecules target a specific pathway in cells that is often overactive in cancer. The most promising molecule, called L20, stops cancer cells from growing and spreading. L20 works by sticking to a protein called STAT3. This prot
In the southern U. S. , young women often face hurdles when it comes to making their own choices about birth control. A recent study shed light on this issue by looking at how different people in their lives influence these decisions. The study focused on young women, both Black and White, and how t
In a world full of investment choices, people are betting on which asset will shine the brightest by 2026. Polymarket, a platform for predicting market trends, has some interesting insights. According to their traders, gold has a 47% chance of being the top performer, while Bitcoin trails slightly a
Bill Hwang, once a big shot in the investment world, is asking for a pardon. He's the guy behind Archegos Capital Management, which crashed and burned in 2021. This wasn't just any small failure. It cost banks over $10 billion. That's a lot of money! Hwang is currently serving an 18-year prison sen
Peru is in a bit of a mess lately. The country's president, Jose Jeri, is under fire for not being open about meetings with a Chinese businessman. This has sparked a big debate in Peru. Some people think it's just a way to make trouble for the president. Others think it's a serious issue. Jeri took
BioStem Technologies has just made a big move in the world of advanced wound care. They've bought the surgical and wound care business from BioTissue, a company known for its work in regenerative healing. This deal brings BioStem a whole new set of products, like Neox® and Clarix®, and a team of sal
A major player in the travel industry has just made some clever financial moves. They managed to cut their borrowing costs and get more cash on hand. Here's how they did it. First, they refinanced a big loan. This isn't just any loan—it's a huge deal worth billions. By refinancing, they lowered the
