The COVID-19 pandemic shook up how we treat infections, especially with antibiotics. In North Cyprus, community pharmacists have been on the front lines, witnessing changes in how people use these drugs. This study dived into what these pharmacists know, think, and see about antibiotic use during an
Have you ever wondered how liverworts, those tiny plants, became so diverse? Scientists have been looking into this. They found that when it comes to elevation and temperature, liverworts have a cool past and some hotspots for diversity. By tracking their evolution across mountains worldwide, they d
Ever dreamed of working in the White House? Well, under President Donald Trump, it wasn't just about your skills anymore. The Trump administration was all about loyalty. They were keen to find people who truly believed in Trump's "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) movement. Here's what it was like tr
Let's talk about an interesting event that happened in the U. S. government. President Trump fired about 17 inspectors general, who are like the police of government agencies, keeping things in check. They were removed all at once, which some people in Congress found troubling. Why? Because it might
The world is facing a big problem: bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. That's why scientists are looking for new ways to fight these nasty germs, especially those that cause serious infections like Klebsiella pneumoniae. One exciting option is using phages, which are viruses that attack
Manchester United is mulling over the idea of signing French forward Christopher Nkunku on loan from Chelsea. This comes after Nkunku expressed his frustration with limited game time at Chelsea. Despite his versatility and impressive goal tally, he's not a regular starter in the Premier League. Chel
Let's chat about a little-known genetic disorder called classical homocystinuria (HCU). It's a rare condition that messes with how your body handles two key substances, homocysteine and methionine. These usually help build proteins, but in people with HCU, their levels go sky-high. Now, you might th
President Trump's first week back in the White House was packed with actions that hint at what his next four years might look like. He started by pardoning over 1, 500 people involved in the Capitol attack, showing he's not holding back. Trump also ended security details for some former officials an
In Oakland, a 34-year-old resident, Elijah Rucker, had his murder case declared a mistrial after five weeks of trial. Rucker was accused of killing 34-year-old Romell Wright over a debt, but the jury couldn't agree on a verdict. The incident happened on January 7th, around 8 a. m. , on the 1700 bloc
Imagine learning how to administer chemotherapy without any real-world risks. That's what a group of nursing students did, thanks to a smartphone virtual reality (VR) training program. This study looked into how well nursing students accepted this new way of learning. The VR training was designed t
