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Trump Backs Union Workers in Port Tech Dispute

December 13, 2024

Earlier this week, President-elect Donald Trump took sides in a disagreement between dockworkers and port operators over the use of automated technology. After meeting with Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), Trump shared his thoughts on his social me

business

Nissan's Big Shakeup: New Faces, New Strategies

December 12, 2024

Japanese car maker Nissan has given its management team a big shakeup. Jeremie Papin, who was in charge of Nissan's U. S. operations, is now the new chief financial officer. This change comes after Nissan had a tough quarter, losing money and seeing sales drop. Papin has a lot of experience, which N

business

Formic Adds Key Figures to Boost Sales and Legal Structure

December 12, 2024

Formic, a company specializing in robotic automation for U. S. manufacturers, has welcomed two new leaders to their team. Joel Onyshuk joins as the Vice President of Sales, aiming to expand the company's reach and revenue. He brings experience from growing startups to big acquisitions. Meanwhile, To

health

Insulin Pumps in Surgery: A New Way for People with Type 1 Diabetes

December 12, 2024

Imagine you're having a big operation, like a thyroidectomy, and you have type 1 diabetes. You might be worried about managing your insulin levels. Well, two girls, aged 12 and 33, recently had this surgery while using an automated insulin delivery (AID) system. This isn't your typical insulin pump;

environment

Fighting the Potato Pest: Using Fungi and Mites

December 12, 2024

The potato tuber moth (PTM), Phthorimaea operculella, is a big problem for potato farmers everywhere. So far, the main way to deal with it is by using chemical pesticides, which are not great for the environment or people's health. Scientists have been looking for better ways to control PTM. They fo

science

Plants' Breathing Holes: How They Adapt to a Changing Climate

December 12, 2024

Imagine tiny pores on plant leaves, known as stomata, working hard all day. They're not just there for show; they help plants breathe and prevent them from getting too hot. But what happens when the climate changes? That's what scientists are trying to figure out. In a changing environment, these s

entertainment

Chyler Leigh on Lexie Grey's Unusual Grey's Anatomy Fate: A Spirit Animal Story

December 11, 2024

Chyler Leigh, who played Lexie Grey in Grey's Anatomy, has an interesting perspective on her character's grim end. In the show's Season 8 finale, Lexie met her demise after a plane crash, and her body was later found by wolves. This detail, often forgotten, has been immortalized in memes. Leigh, how

science

Researchers to Build Solar Wind Detectors for Space Weather Satellites

December 10, 2024

The Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) from San Antonio has landed a big deal worth $26. 1 million. They'll be designing and building two special instruments called magnetometers for NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). These magnetometers will measure the magnetic f

health

Understanding FCD Lesions in the Brain: A Closer Look

December 10, 2024

Scientists set out on a mission to classify lesions known as focal cortical dysplasia (FCD) in the insulo-opercular region of the brain. This brain area, located deep within the brain structure, can be tricky. The study's goal was to map the exact spots and extents of these FCD lesions and understan

travel

China Airlines Brings New Choices to Trans-Tasman Travel

December 9, 2024

It's not every day that a new airline shakes up the travel scene between Australia and New Zealand. But China Airlines has done just that by extending its Taipei-Melbourne route to include Auckland. This smart move solves a common problem for international airlines: expensive aircraft parked during