A significant number of senators, both Republican and Democrat, recently pushed forward a bill to regulate stablecoins. This move, however, has raised eyebrows due to potential conflicts of interest. Sixteen Democratic senators joined their Republican colleagues to advance the Guiding and Establishi
The Senate recently made a significant step in regulating cryptocurrencies. A bill aimed at creating rules for stablecoins, which are digital tokens tied to traditional currencies, got a big push forward. This happened after a group of senators from both major parties worked out a deal. The vote wa
Natural killer cells are a type of lymphocyte. They are crucial in fighting off viral infections and cancer. Traditionally, they were seen as part of the innate immune system. This system responds quickly to threats, but it doesn't have long-term memory. It was believed that only adaptive immune
The enzyme urease is crucial for a process called microbial-induced calcium carbonate precipitation (MICP). This process is important because it helps in forming calcium carbonate, which is useful in various environmental and industrial applications. However, using MICP in extreme environments, like
The co-founder of Ben & Jerry's, Ben Cohen, found himself in handcuffs after a dramatic protest during a Senate hearing. The event took place in a Senate committee room, where Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was testifying. Cohen was not alone in his protest; six others joi
A recent proposal from the Texas Senate has sparked debate over the future of public education funding. The Senate's plan for school finance differs significantly from the House's version, particularly in how much extra money each student would receive. The Senate wants to add only $55 to the b
The Justice Department's internal legal team gave the thumbs up to a memo. This memo was signed by Attorney General Pam Bondi. It backed the idea of President Donald Trump accepting a fancy 747-8 jet from Qatar. The Office of Legal Counsel approved the memo before Bondi put her name on it and sen
The recent Mother's Day outing of a prominent health official and his family has sparked quite a stir. The outing involved a swim in a creek known for its pollution. The creek is located in Washington, D. C. , and is infamous for its high levels of bacteria and other harmful pathogens. The Nation
The new health secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , is gearing up for his first big test in the Senate. This will not be a walk in the park. He has a lot to prove, especially to those who have doubts about his views on vaccines. Kennedy has been in the job for a few months now, and his actions have al
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the Secretary of Health and Human Services, recently made headlines for a surprising reason. He took a swim in Rock Creek, a waterway in Washington known for its high levels of sewage and bacteria. This creek has been off-limits for swimming for over half a century due to sev
