Vibrio parahaemolyticus is a tricky bacteria that can make people sick. To tackle it, scientists need to know how well different medicines work against it. They tested eight medicines using a standard method. They did this in different labs and at two different temperatures: 35°C and 28°C. The resul
Politics in America often seems like a game where parties put their own interests first. Both Democrats and Republicans have been accused of this, and it's not hard to see why. The recent debate about party loyalty versus national interest has sparked some heated discussions. One letter from Novemb
Spotify's yearly "Wrapped" feature has a new twist that's got people talking. This time, it's not just about the songs you've listened to the most. Now, it's also guessing your "listening age" based on your music choices. Some people are laughing, while others are feeling a bit embarrassed. For ins
Brazil's teen pregnancy rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past 13 years. Between 2010 and 2023, the numbers first climbed and then started to fall. By 2023, the rate for girls aged 15-19 was 41. 6 births per 1, 000, while for those aged 10-14, it was just 2. 1 per 1, 000. These numbers sho
Spotify's yearly feature, Wrapped, gives users a fun look at their listening habits. This year, it introduced "listening age, " which predicts how old someone's music taste is. Many users found this feature amusing, but some were surprised by the results. One user, aged 57, was told their listening
A recent phone chat between Brazilian President Lula and former US President Trump covered some big topics. Trade and fighting crime were at the top of the list. Lula was happy that Trump had decided to lower some tariffs on Brazilian exports like coffee and beef. He hopes to keep talking about othe
Millennial men are falling short in the dating app game, and it's causing quite a stir. A recent study from Feeld, a dating app for open-minded folks, found that many straight millennial men aren't putting in the effort to keep their dating profiles up to date. Nearly 70% of them admit they rarely o
A recent trade agreement between the U. S. and the U. K. has sparked discussions about job creation and pharmaceutical trade. The deal, which eliminates tariffs on U. K. medicines exported to the U. S. for three years, comes with a catch. In exchange, U. K. drug companies must invest more in the U.
In the world of college football, things can get pretty wild. Take Lane Kiffin, for example. He found himself in a tricky spot back in 2017. He was the offensive coordinator for Alabama but had just landed a new job as the head coach at Florida Atlantic. The problem? He wanted to stick around at Ala
LSU has signed Lane Kiffin to a massive contract. It pays him $13 million a year. This is more than what Brian Kelly earned. The deal lasts seven years, until 2032. If LSU fires Kiffin without a good reason, they must pay him 80% of his remaining salary. There is no offset for another job. For exam
