MONDAY, MARCH 3, 2025
Business
Chinese Chain Is Bigger Than McDonald’s
Mixue Ice Cream and Tea has become the largest food-and-beverage chain by locations, surpassing McDonald’s, by offering affordable ice cream and drinks priced under $1, appealing to cost-conscious consumers in China’s economic downturn.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025
Minerals
Greenland’s Rare Earths Pose Big Test
Efforts to extract rare-earth minerals in Greenland face significant challenges, including harsh weather conditions, complex logistics, and a political climate that has complicated mining operations despite the island's vast mineral wealth.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5, 2025
Food
Research Delivers a Gut Punch About Emulsifiers Used in Food
Emerging studies raise concerns about the health risks associated with food emulsifiers, linking their consumption to increased risks of heart disease and diabetes, as they disrupt the gut microbiome.
FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025
Energy
Geothermal Startup Goes Futuristic for Clean Power
Quaise Energy is developing a groundbreaking geothermal drilling technology that uses high-frequency radio waves to vaporize rock, aiming to access deep subterranean heat and contribute to the U.S. energy supply, aligning with Trump's energy agenda.