Bees and their tiny gut bacteria hold a fascinating story. Social bees, like honeybees and bumblebees, rely heavily on their gut microbes, which they share among their colony. Recent research has dug deeper into one such bacterium, Gilliamella, found in the guts of different bee species. Scientists
Imagine this: riding a bike could be a game-changer in the fight against obesity. Recently, a study in Colombia found something interesting. When they asked more than 9, 000 people about their travel habits, they noticed that those who biked had lower obesity rates. Even in areas with more cyclists,
Ever wondered why healing a rotator cuff is such a big deal? It's because the tendon-bone interface (TBI) has a tough time healing on its own, and that's where retears happen. Scientists are racing to make better repair materials that are strong and can control how the immune system responds to help
Imagine the world's wealthiest people sitting together at Donald Trump's inauguration. Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg might be there, showing their support for the new president. Musk, the richest person on the planet, has donated a lot of money to Trump's campaign. Bezos, the Amazon bos
In Brazil, transgender individuals often face intimate partner violence, or IPV. A recent study looked into this issue from 2015 to 2021. The goal? To figure out what makes some trans people more vulnerable to IPV and why some face it repeatedly. Plus, they wanted to know how often these folks get h
This weekend, the Buffalo Bills are set to face off against the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs. While both teams are at the top of their game, the real challenge might be the weather. Forecasters predict temperatures will hover around 8 degrees Fahrenheit during the eve
Have you ever wondered how some bacteria can thrive in low-oxygen environments? Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a nasty bug that causes trouble in people with cystic fibrosis, has a cool trick up its sleeve. This bacterium uses a protein called Mhr to grab oxygen and use it to grow. But how does Mhr get to
Next month, Fox Corp. is doing something unique with the Super Bowl. They're not just showing the big game on Fox, Fox Deportes, and Telemundo. They're also live-streaming it on Tubi, a free, ad-supported service. This isn't Tubi's usual thing. They're known for on-demand movies and shows, with over
Imagine you're trying to find out how well a new medicine sticks to something in your body, like a sponge. Scientists often use human serum albumin (HSA) for this. Think of HSA as the sponge that helps carry drugs around your body. Recently, scientists created a new tool using HSA stuck to tiny magn
President-elect Donald Trump is set to make big moves in the crypto world on his first day in office. A source close to his transition team revealed that he might tackle two key issues: debanking and the repeal of a policy called SAB121. This policy forces banks to count digital assets as liabilitie
