Science

The Evolutionary History of Bacon: From Ancient Preservation to Global Delicacy

Bowen Blake Dec 1, 2025, 3:04 AM

Bacon, a beloved cured meat celebrated for its savory, salty, and smoky profile, has a rich history spanning millennia. Its journey reflects humanity’s ingenuity in food preservation, regional culinary traditions, and modern industrial and cultural shifts. Below is an exploration of its evolution across time and continents.

Science

NHS test delays putting hundreds of thousands at risk, say doctors

Morrill Lincoln Nov 30, 2025, 4:20 PM

Exclusive: Long waiting times affected 386,849 patients in England during September, data analysis shows

Science

Industry leaders explore AI's tourism potential

Tan Thao Tran Nov 30, 2025, 3:36 PM

Industry insiders join a panel discussion at the 2025 Xianghu Dialogue of the World Tourism Alliance, held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang...

Science

Investigators race to find the cause of botulism contamination in ByHeart infant formula

Thuy Hai Ly Nov 30, 2025, 3:11 PM

Rose Dexter was just a month old in August when she developed constipation, gas and tummy discomfort, symptoms that her...

Science

SNAP benefits are flowing again, but many enrollees will soon hit another hurdle

Thuy Hai Ly Nov 30, 2025, 2:58 PM

Workers for La Colaborativa hands out fresh food to people in line outside of public housing zone in Chelsea, Massachusetts...

Science

eyond the “Buy Now”: The Rise of the ‘Mindful Spender’ in Western Markets

冯天 Nov 30, 2025, 1:30 PM

(BERLIN, Germany) – A powerful shift is underway in Western markets. In the wake of years dominated by impulse buying and fast fashion, a new wave of "mindful spending" is rising. The modern consumer is no longer driven by low prices and instant gratification alone. Instead, they are redirecting their focus toward product quality, longevity, environmental impact, and the core values of the brands they support. This profound change is compelling global e-commerce platforms and brands to fundamentally re-evaluate their strategies.

Science

46 million under winter weather alerts as heavy snow threatens post-Thanksgiving travel

qczk pjbp Nov 30, 2025, 12:43 PM

46 million under winter weather alerts as heavy snow threatens post-Thanksgiving travel

Science

4 dead, 10 wounded in shooting at California banquet hall: Sheriff's office

Thi Lan Le Nov 30, 2025, 11:18 AM

At least four people were killed and 10 others wounded in a shooting at a banquet hall in Stockton, California...

Science

This year’s Miss Universe debacle shows how beauty pageants turned ugly

Tan Thao Tran Nov 30, 2025, 11:08 AM

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. And for the scandal-ridden Miss Universe pageant, this is proving a big...

Science

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

Binh Bui Nov 30, 2025, 2:19 AM

The US military carried out a follow-up strike on a suspected drug vessel operating in the Caribbean on September 2...