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Exploring Different Ways to Extract Dietary Fiber from Chinese Chestnuts

December 15, 2024

Scientists took a close look at five different methods to extract dietary fiber (DF) from Chinese chestnuts. These methods included using just enzymes (E-DF), a mix of enzymes and acid (EAc-DF), enzymes and alkaline (EAl-DF), ultrasonic waves with enzymes (EU-DF), and microwaves with enzymes (EM-DF)

health

Verapamil and Ivermectin: Unexpected Helpers against Parasites in Mice?

December 15, 2024

Trichinella spiralis parasites are sneaky. They trick muscle cells into becoming "nurse cells, " feeding and protecting them. Medicines like verapamil, used for other health issues, might mess with this clever plan. Scientists tested verapamil, ivermectin (IVM), and both together against these paras

politics

China's Friendship Offer Ahead of Trump's Inauguration

December 15, 2024

This week, President Xi Jinping of China indicated that Beijing is ready to work with the incoming U. S. President, Donald Trump, to resolve trade disputes. In a letter to a U. S. -China business council, Xi underlined the importance of choosing dialogue over conflicts and cooperation over competiti

technology

Cyber Hacker's Day Job: Spying for China

December 15, 2024

Imagine finding out that the person trying to hack into your system is not just some unknown person, but works for a company linked to the government! That's what happened with Guan Tianfeng, a 30-year-old Chinese national. The U. S. says he worked with others to hack into firewalls made by U. K. co

politics

Aircraft Carriers in the Pacific: A Look at Movements

December 15, 2024

This week, the US has sent its aircraft carrier, the Carl Vinson, to the Philippine Sea. Meanwhile, China's three aircraft carriers stayed in their ports, even though China held military exercises near Taiwan. The Japanese destroyer Kaga, which is being turned into an aircraft carrier, returned to J

crime

Ex-Soccer Star's Corruption Sentence: A Game Gone Wrong

December 15, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, a former Chinese soccer star who once played in the English Premier League has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for corruption. The 47-year-old Li Tie, who once played for Everton alongside stars like Wayne Rooney, is now facing the consequences of his actions in

sports

Bill's Surprising Job Hunt: Did He Reach Out to the Jets?

December 15, 2024

Just a few days after Bill Belichick was named the new head coach at North Carolina, a surprising revelation emerged. He reportedly contacted the New York Jets about their coaching vacancy. This news is quite amusing, considering Belichick's history with the Jets. He famously quit as their coach bac

sports

Meet Tyler Marsh: A Rising WNBA Coach with NBA Roots

December 15, 2024

Tyler Marsh, the new Chicago Sky coach, has a resume that reads like a dream. He's worked under some of the best in the business, including Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse and Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle. Before Chicago, he was part of Becky Hammon’s championship-winning staff in Las Vega

politics

US and China Team Up on Science, but with New Rules

December 14, 2024

The United States and China have decided to play nice in the science and tech sandbox for another five years. They've refreshed a 40-year-old agreement, but this time with some new rules. The pact, which was almost left in the past, now has more focus on basic research and keeps a closer eye on safe

politics

US and China Pledge Science Cooperation with Caveats

December 14, 2024

In a surprising move, the United States and China have come together to sign a new science pact. However, this agreement isn't as open as one might think. Both countries have imposed strict limitations on what can be shared and achieved through this collaboration. This isn't your typical handshake d