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Vance says 'ball is in the Iranian court'

Vice President Vance said Monday that the “ball is in the Iranian court” regarding the next steps toward reaching an agreement to end hostilities with the U.S. During a roughly 20-minute interview with host Bret Baier on Fox News’s “Special Report,” the vice president said the

Nicole Kidman Says She’s Learning to Be a Death Doula

Nicole Kidman is ready to branch out beyond acting for her next chapter. During a talk at the University of San Francisco on Saturday, she revealed that she is training to be a death doula. A death doula — recently depicted in an episode of “The Pitt” in which a woman had

Building 'green' protection for fragile enzymes

Enzymes are nature's tiny powerhouses, helping with everything from digesting food to making it quicker and safer to produce medicines, food and renewable fuels. While they can enhance chemical reactions, their fragile nature makes it difficult to use them in typical industrial

A new fruit wash removes pesticides and extends shelf life

University of British Columbia researchers have developed a natural, biodegradable wash that removed up to 96% of pesticide residue from fruit and slowed browning and moisture loss. This could mean safer apples, grapes and other fruit that also stays fresh and crisp for days

NOAA grant funding held up by Trump

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story NOAA grant funding held up by Trump The Trump administration is holding up National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) grant funding. © Photo by NOAA via Getty Images Earlier this month, the

Turfin’ Safari

"Growing grass for the 2026 World Cup has been a years-long science project. Here's how it’s going, from B.C. to Tennessee."