Proteins are like tiny machines in our bodies. They do lots of important jobs. But before they can work, they need to fold into the right shape. This is called the native structure. Scientists know a lot about these final shapes. But they don't know much about the shapes proteins take while folding.
Jerome Powell, the Federal Reserve's leader, faces a tricky situation. He's considering attending a Supreme Court hearing about whether President Trump can dismiss Lisa Cook, a Fed governor. However, not everyone agrees that this is a wise move. Scott Bessent, a prominent figure in finance, advises
A heated debate is unfolding after a protest inside a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Justice Department is considering charges against the protesters. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon mentioned this in an interview. She also criticized Don Lemon, a former CNN journalist, for his covera
New England Patriots fans are in for a challenge if they want to cheer on their team in the AFC Championship game in Denver. The issue? Ticketmaster is only selling tickets to people who live in the Rocky Mountain area. That means fans from New England won't get a chance to buy tickets directly from
The UK has given the green light to China's massive new embassy near London's financial hub, sparking debates. This isn't just any embassy; it's a whopping 20, 000 square meters of Chinese diplomatic space, the largest in Europe. China bought the spot in 2018 for a cool $312 million, but the plans g
U. S. bank stocks took a hit during morning trading on Tuesday. This happened as investors waited to see if a 10% cap on credit card interest rates would be enforced by the Trump administration. The deadline for this decision was January 20. The proposed cap aims to make credit cards more affordabl
The 2026 Oscars are shaping up to be a wild ride, with a mix of genres and stories that could make history. Warner Bros. is leading the pack with two big contenders: "Sinners, " a vampire drama, and "One Battle After Another, " a political epic. "Sinners" is on track to break records with up to 15 n
Netflix has upped the ante in its quest to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, WBD for short. The streaming giant has switched its offer to an all-cash deal, aiming to outmaneuver Paramount's hostile takeover attempt. This revised offer comes about six weeks after the initial agreement was struck, marki
Joe Burrow, the star quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, has joined the discussion about some of the most debated calls in the recent NFL playoffs. Even though his team isn't in the postseason, he's sharing his thoughts on the catch-related decisions that have sparked controversy. One of the bi
Science news isn't all doom and gloom. Sure, there are serious issues like climate change and pandemics. But there's also a lot of wonder out there. The Science desk at The New York Times covers both. They report on big threats. But they also share small, surprising stories. One person leading this
