HARPERS FERRY, W.Va. — On a sharp, stony outcropping above the place where the churning waters of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers meet, African-American entrepreneur Thomas Lovett…
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A rebound in global crude oil prices has delayed expected relief at the gas pump for U.S. motorists, and price drops may now be a month…
Forest visitors have long known that some trees glow, but scientists only recently harnessed this capability as a sustainable, nontoxic alternative to traditional phosphorescent materials. Scientists…
An Israeli startup has drafted an environmental warrior, the South American black soldier fly, to help cut back on greenhouse gases while producing high-protein animal feed.…
The toxic effects of lead production are far more drastic and widespread than initially believed, according to a study conducted at Jerusalem’s Hebrew University. The study…
Some 61 percent of Americans report that they gained weight during the COVID-19 lockdowns, says Alon Silberberg, CEO of UVTAL Health. The Israeli startup’s first product,…
NEW DELHI — India’s antitrust watchdog, the Competition Commission of India, has imposed a fine of INR 200 crore ($26.97 million) on India’s biggest passenger carmaker Maruti Suzuki for…
WASHINGTON — Consuming plant-based foods rich in flavonoids like chocolate and wine, and fruits can improve blood pressure levels. A new study has shown that flavonoid-rich foods appear…
WASHINGTON — The heart receives a stress signal from fat cells and immediately builds a defense against a syndrome that results in cellular dysfunction and death,…
Not even her young son’s surprise walk-on mid-performance kept a dedicated pianist from completing her recital. Mie Hirai’s 2-year-old son, Koutaro, who was supposed to be…