The Montjuïc Olympic Stadium in Barcelona is buzzing with excitement as two of Europe's top football teams, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, face off in a crucial Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. This isn't just any match; it's a rematch of sorts, with Atlético Madrid already having beaten Barcelona
Helicobacter pylori, or HP, is a bacteria that can cause stomach issues. Some people think that getting rid of HP might help with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, or NAFLD. This is because HP can mess with insulin, a hormone that controls blood sugar. When insulin isn't working right, it can lead
Citrinin, or CIT for short, is a nasty toxin that can be found in many foods we eat every day. It's in cereals, spices, nuts, and even some fermented foods. The good news is that when we cook these foods, the amount of CIT goes down. But why? And what happens to it? Scientists have been looking int
Silicosis is a serious lung condition caused by breathing in silica dust over a long period. It leads to scarring and damage in the lungs, making it hard to breathe. This disease is tough to treat, and scientists are still trying to figure out how it works. One protein, called OC-STAMP, has
Universal Destinations is expanding its horizons with a new theme park in Texas. This isn't just any theme park, though. It's a kid-centric destination that will feature some of the most popular animated franchises out there. Think Shrek, Jurassic World, and SpongeBob SquarePants.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, staying at home meant big changes in how people slept, especially in busy cities like Mexico City. A recent study looked at how much and how well people slept during the lockdown. This study was done by asking adults in the city to fill out an online survey between June
Trump recently hinted at a major escalation in the trade war. He suggested that the U. S. might slap a 25% tariff on cars, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. This could potentially go even higher over the next year. The tariffs could start as early as April 2, but Trump didn't specify which countr
Trump is planning to slap a 25% tariff on auto imports, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals as early as April 2. This move comes after he already imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese goods and a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports. He hinted that these new tariffs could go even higher over the next
Plastic waste is a huge problem that everyone talks about. But, there's more to it than what we can see. Plastics are made with various additives, like plasticisers, to make them useful. When these plastics end up in water, the additives can leak out. This is bad news for aquatic life. Scientists ha
Biting midges, especially those in the Culicoides family, are more than just a nuisance. They can cause allergic reactions in horses and spread serious viruses like bluetongue and African horse sickness. Scientists are using advanced technology to understand and predict where these midges will thriv
