Imagine walking into your favorite pizzeria or Chinese food buffet only to find it swarming with cockroaches. That's what happened to two restaurants in town recently. During routine health inspections, these eateries were found to have live and dead cockroaches crawling around. Yuck! This isn't jus
Did you know that noise can mess with your hearing? Well, it's a big deal for military folks. A recent study looked into how much noise soldiers are exposed to each year and how it affects their hearing and ability to focus on sounds. It turns out, loud noises can really do a number on your ears. Y
New York City's drugstore landscape has seen a significant shrinkage over the past decade, with about 40% fewer stores compared to ten years ago. This year alone saw a 10% drop, attributed largely to rising shoplifting and crime rates. Major pharmacy chains like Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid have bee
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that there are no longer shortages of Eli Lilly’s popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs. This decision stops the widespread sale of cheaper, unapproved copies made by compounding pharmacies. The FDA will not take action against these pharmacies
In the world of electronics, heat management is crucial. Polymer composites, especially those with boron nitride (BN), are widely used for this purpose. However, their effectiveness depends on how well the fillers are arranged and how they interact with the surrounding material. This study dives int
Brucellosis is a big deal for people and animals in South Sudan. It's a disease that can make you really sick and cost a lot of money. Not many studies have looked into how common it is there. A recent study checked the blood of pastoralists (people who take care of livestock) and their animals in
Bone tissue engineering faces challenges that require advanced materials. One strategy is to create composite scaffolds. These scaffolds need to support bone repair and have enough strength. Researchers tried making a scaffold from bacteria, mineral, and graphene. Each part is sourced from waste, li
You might have heard that rosemary is great for hair growth, but have you considered ginseng? This powerful root, used for centuries to boost overall health, can also give your hair a much-needed boost. A recent study found that red ginseng extract promotes hair growth in cultured human hair follicl
A significant power outage struck Nantucket during its annual Christmas Stroll, leaving more than 1, 400 businesses in the dark for about 27 hours. The island's Chamber of Commerce estimated that affected businesses lost around $1. 5 million. Shops struggled with credit card payments and were forced
As 2024 winds down, it's time to look back at the incredible accomplishments in life sciences, with PLOS Biology leading the way. This year has been packed with groundbreaking discoveries and innovative research. Let's take a moment to appreciate the work of the scientists and supporters who made it
