Frank Garcia, a well-known Hispanic business leader, found himself in a peculiar situation. He was approached by Irfan Verjee, a CEO of a renewable energy firm, with a surprising offer. Verjee wanted Garcia to raise a significant amount of money in just three days. In return, Garcia would get a job
In the world of gut health, tiny bacteria can make a big difference. One such bacteria, Lacticaseibacillus casei KGC1201, was found in Panax ginseng. Scientists wanted to see if this bacteria could help with colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. They tested it on mice with colitis caused b
Chelsea's recent form has been impressive, but their coach, Enzo Maresca, isn't getting carried away. He thinks it's way too soon to talk about them being in the title race. Even if they beat Arsenal, Maresca believes there's still a long way to go. The Blues are currently in second place, just six
Nurses are key players in helping patients through their final moments. They need to understand and respect different cultural backgrounds to provide the best care. This is especially important in places like Mallorca, where many cultures come together. A recent study looked at how nurses in this re
A powerful group in the Senate has decided to take a closer look at a recent military action. This comes after news broke that the defense chief gave a clear order to leave no survivors in a strike on a suspected drug boat. The Senate Armed Services Committee, led by Republicans, is stepping in to m
NASA's Science Mission Directorate (SMD) has launched the Bridge Program to tackle a big issue: under-represented minorities in STEM fields. This initiative aims to offer financial aid and programmatic support to boost diversity and inclusion. But how well is it working? A workshop was held to gath
In a surprising turn of events, U. S. President Donald Trump had a phone conversation with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro last week. This chat happened just before Maduro was labeled as a key figure in a group the U. S. sees as a terrorist organization. The talk included Secretary of State Marc
Senegal is in a bit of a pickle. The country is chatting with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) about getting some financial help. Why? Because they've got a lot of debt that wasn't properly reported before. Now, they need to figure out how to handle it. The finance minister, Cheikh Diba, spill
In Denmark, a group of experts recently got together to figure out how to decide when someone is ready to leave the hospital after lung surgery. They wanted to make sure patients go home safely, not too soon, not too late. The team looked at different factors that matter. They thought about how the
In the world of medical imaging, scientists are always looking for ways to make brain scans clearer. One recent approach involves using sodium signals to improve phosphorus scans. This might sound a bit odd, but it's all about making the most of the data we have. Phosphorus scans, or 31 P MRSI,
