Billionaire Elon Musk is reportedly throwing his weight behind a controversial choice. He's threatening to back primary challenges against Republican senators who speak out against former Representative Matt Gaetz for a top job in Donald Trump's administration. An advisor close to Trump spilled the
Senegal, like many other low- and middle-income countries, needs to fund its health system in a fair and sustainable way to reach Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This study looked into how international partners help shape Senegal's health financing. We talked to 32 important people and reviewed ke
Imagine being able to quickly and easily check if your wine is safe to drink, even if it's been contaminated with a nasty toxin called Ochratoxin-A (OTA). Scientists have created a clever little sensor that can do just that. This sensor is like a tiny detective, using gold and silver nanoparticles t
Biogenic amines (BAs) are harmful substances found in fish products. They're linked to fish spoilage and pose a threat to food safety. Traditional methods to detect BAs are costly, complicated, and time-consuming. In a recent study, scientists created a new tool called a nanozyme-based sensor array.
In a heart-wrenching turn of events, a Venezuelan immigrant, Jose Ibarra, has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. The 26-year-old undocumented migrant was found guilty of multiple charges, including murder and kidnapping, in a case t
Ever thought about having an invisible guardian angel watching over your grandparents? That's what wearable sensors aim to do. These tiny, smart gadgets can be found in everyday items like watches or shoes. They observe your loved ones' movements and balance, sending the data to computers for analys
Imagine a world where diagnosing depression is as simple as a single blood test. Well, scientists have made a big step towards that reality with a little invention: a 3D-printed sensor. This tiny device, made with materials like carbon black and gold nanoparticles, can detect something called Apolip
You know how it's super important to catch cancer early? Well, scientists have found a clever way to do that by combining two different detection methods into one tiny particle. This particle, which looks like a rambutan fruit, is made of iron oxide, copper sulfide, and gold, wrapped in a special co
In a surprising turn of events, former FTX executive Gary Wang won't serve any jail time for his role in the crypto exchange's downfall. On Wednesday, a U. S. district judge sentenced him to three years of unsupervised release and time served for four fraud-related counts. The judge, Lewis Kaplan, p
On Wednesday, the House ethics committee is set to vote on making public a report about former Republican representative Matt Gaetz. The report looks into allegations of sexual misconduct, drug use, and other misdeeds against Gaetz, who was nominated by Donald Trump to lead the US justice department
