US Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level Since Dec. 2021
US Consumer Confidence Hits Highest Level Since Dec. 2021 US consumer confidence rose in January to its highest level for more than two years. The public’s optimism surpassed any point since the Federal Reserve began hiking interest rates. The Fed’s…
Swiss Aviation Company Plans to Develop Hydrogen-Powered VTOL Jet
A Swiss aviation company, Sirius Aviation, has announced plans to develop a hydrogen-powered VTOL (vertical takeoff and landing) jet, aiming to create a high-performance, zero-emission aircraft propelled by a hydrogen-electric propulsion system. The company intends to introduce two versions of…
Boston Beer Company Expands Distribution of Slingers Signature Cocktails
Boston Beer Company is making moves to expand the distribution of its Slingers Signature Cocktails, a line of high-ABV, malt-based, ready-to-drink canned cocktails (RTDs). Since its launch in April 2023 in three markets, the 8% ABV RTDs have gained popularity,…
Americana Restaurants International Plc Restructures and Cuts Jobs Amid Consumer Boycott
Americana Restaurants International Plc, the Middle East operator of KFC and Pizza Hut, has undergone internal restructuring and cut almost 100 jobs in response to a consumer boycott of its brands following the Israel-Hamas war. The company, listed in Abu…
UPS to Cut 12,000 Jobs Following Disappointing Year
Parcel delivery giant UPS has announced plans to cut 12,000 jobs following a ‘difficult and disappointing’ year in 2023. The company cited a softer economy and labor disputes as contributing factors to the decision. UPS Chief Executive Carol Tomé revealed…
Groundbreaking Discovery in 3.5 Billion-Year-Old Hydrothermal Vent Sediments
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have made a groundbreaking discovery by examining 3.5 billion-year-old hydrothermal vent sediments, shedding light on the origin and early evolution of life on Earth. The study, published in the journal Science Advances, was…
Horrifying Consequences of Being in Space Without a Spacesuit Revealed in Simulation
A recent simulation created by DG EYE science on YouTube has revealed the horrifying consequences of being in space without a spacesuit. The video demonstrates the potential fate of a human exposed to the vacuum of space, and it’s as…
Stanford researchers uncover mechanism behind expedited transcription rates in growing cells
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Enzyme for Biocatalysis Uses Solvent as a Substrate
Enzyme for biocatalysis uses solvent as a substrate Formate dehydrogenase, a key enzyme in biocatalytic processes, has been found to have the capability to use formamides as both solvent and substrate in a groundbreaking new discovery by researchers at Ruhr-University…
Study Suggests Nine Distinct Cultural Groups in Europe 34,000-24,000 Years Ago
Evidence from personal ornaments suggests the existence of nine distinct cultural groups in Europe between 34,000 and 24,000 years ago, according to a new study published in Nature Human Behaviour. The study, conducted by Jack Baker, Solange Rigaud, Daniel Pereira,…