Malaria in Madagascar is a big deal. The World Health Organization says to use special tests to spot malaria infections before treating them. In 2023, scientists checked out two quick tests, Bioline™ Malaria Ag Pf/Pan and Bioline™ Malaria Ag Pf/Pv, in two places with different types of malaria: Ifan
Ever wondered where the best fun in the US is hiding? WalletHub did some digging and found that Las Vegas is the most fun city in America! They checked out over 180 cities and looked at things like entertainment, nightlife, and costs. Las Vegas won big because it's the only city where you can drink
Have you ever wondered if more chemotherapy rounds after surgery help patients with stomach cancer that hasn't spread to lymph nodes? This question has not been thoroughly studied, especially for patients who already had chemotherapy before surgery. A multicenter study is now looking into this. The
In a fascinating study, scientists modified sewage sludge from an enhanced membrane coagulation process. They tried out different alkaline conditions, temperatures, and time durations to see what worked best. The ideal mix turned out to be a high pH level, a warm temperature of 55°C, and a full day
Ever wondered how our brain's white matter stays intact? In multiple sclerosis (MS), two proteins, Tyro3 and Gas6, are key players in maintaining this crucial tissue. These proteins are part of the Gas6/TAM system, which includes Tyro3, Axl, and Mer receptors. While animals have shown these proteins
Imagine this: massive tech companies using natural gas from familiar energy giants to power their cutting-edge AI data centers. Exxon Mobil and Chevron, traditionally known for oil, are now aiming to supply the tech world with energy. These companies believe that natural gas will be the go-to fuel f
Let's talk about women in the oil and gas (O&G) industry. It's a place where big changes are happening. More women are taking top jobs, and that's something worth celebrating. But it's not all smooth sailing. There are obstacles too, like sorts of barriers that can make it tough for women to rise to
You might think turning waste into energy sounds great, but Kingston is giving the idea a hard pass. The city's utility company, Utilities Kingston, said a proposed biogas plant just doesn't make financial sense. They looked at turning sewage sludge and organic waste from green bins into energy, but
China is facing a double whammy: water scarcity and excess greenhouse gases. Guess who’s a major culprit? Wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs)! They guzzle up water and belch out greenhouse gases. The tricky part? These two are connected, like a vicious cycle. Scientists in China’s Yellow River Basin
Gastric cancer is a big problem in Iran, ranking high on the list of causes of death for both men and women. To understand it better, scientists used a method called Causal Layer Analysis (CLA). They read lots of documents and talked to experts. They found that gastric cancer is deeply rooted in soc
