The popular TV series "The Last of Us" has viewers wondering about the real-life possibilities of a fungal apocalypse. The show features a fungus that turns people into zombies. This idea might seem crazy, but it's worth looking into how fungi could change as the planet warms up. Fungi are
Charleston is making big moves to protect its environment and improve life for its people. The city has kicked off a project called The Just Corridor. This is a big deal because it is the first of its kind in the Southeast. The project is named after Ernest Everett Just, a famous A
Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a serious issue for those with diabetes. It's a major cause of vision problems in these patients. This condition affects the tiny blood vessels in the retina, leading to inflammation and cell death. The MerTK receptor is crucial for keeping the retina healthy. It helps c
Drugs that show potential in treating serious illnesses get the green light from Health Canada. However, there is a catch. Companies must promise to run more tests. These tests confirm if the drugs are as effective as initially thought. This process is not always speedy. It can take a while for thes
The Polish version of the 'Maltreatment and Abuse Chronology of Exposure' scale is a tool designed to measure the effects of early harm. This harm includes abuse, maltreatment, or neglect. These experiences can shape a person's life in many ways. They can lead to mental health issues. They can also
The US has been imposing tariffs on various countries, with China being a major target. The idea is to protect American industries from what President Trump calls "unfair trade. " However, the effectiveness and accuracy of these claims are up for debate. One of the big claims is that the US is
The Last of Us has been given the green light for a third season. This news comes before the second season even starts, which is on April 13. The first season was based on a popular video game from 2013. The game's sequel, released in 2020, is so extensive that the creators always planned to split i
The world of waste management has seen a fascinating development. Tiny organisms, known as Acidithiobacillus, have been put to work to pull out valuable metals from trash. These microbes have traditionally been used to extract metals from rocks. Now, they are being trained to do the same with waste
Picoxystrobin is a common pesticide used in farming. It's effective but leaves behind harmful residues. These residues can hurt plant life and mess up ecosystems. Some bacteria can break down these harmful chemicals. One such bacteria is Hyphomicrobium sp. H-9. It can quickly break down four types o
The world of wastewater treatment just got a new superhero. It is a closed fixed-bed bacteria-algae biofilm reactor. This is a fancy name for a system that uses tiny living things to clean up water polluted with phenol. Phenol is a harmful chemical found in many industrial wastewaters. This new syst
