You know those heavy rainstorms Texas is famous for? Well, they're doing more than just making a splash. They're also playing a big role in how much E. coli, a nasty bacteria, shows up in the state's recreational waterbodies. This isn't just a problem in one spot; it's happening all over. And guess
Imagine a hectic morning at an airline, flights are lined up, crews are assigned, but severe weather is causing delays. Suddenly, a pilot calls in, explaining they can't fly due to fatigue. Despite causing more headaches and delays, this is a reasonable call. Pilots can be fired for various reasons,
Imagine a hidden battle playing out in the rivers of Curitiba, Brazil. The culprits? Three drugs—azithromycin, ivermectin, and hydroxychloroquine—used widely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Scientists dove into this issue, finding alarming levels of these medicines in both water and sediment from urba
Imagine this: today's teens are hitting puberty earlier than ever before. This trend is happening at the same time as a big expansion of the criminal legal system, which affects communities of color more than others. But is there a link between these two things? Researchers wanted to find out if fam
Iga Swiatek, Poland's star tennis player, found herself in a tough spot when she accidentally consumed a banned substance called Trimetazidine. Rather than let this mishap ruin her spirit, she used it as a driving force to boost her determination. Her coach, Wim Fissette, noticed a significant shift
Former FBI staff are raising concerns about Donald Trump's pick for the next FBI director, Kash Patel. They fear he could have immense power, as typical checks on the FBI director’s authority might disappear. Patel, who has called for shutting down the FBI headquarters, is likely to have the support
Between 2019 and 2020, hate crimes against Asian Americans soared in the U. S. Many faced discrimination due to COVID-19, leading to increased psychological distress. We explored whether this surge in hate crimes was linked to more psychiatric Emergency Department (ED) visits among Asian Americans i
Imagine you have a close friend at work who feels discriminated against because of their age. Would that make you keep quiet about problems at your job? That's what a recent study found. Researchers looked at pairs of workers—one who felt age discrimination and the other who knew them well. They dis
Ever wondered how the endoplasmic reticulum (ER)—the biggest compartment in our cells—moves things around inside? This is a big deal, especially for understanding diseases that happen when the ER doesn't form right. Scientists think the ER might use tiny muscle-like contractions to move stuff around
This year's Critics Choice Awards nominations are out, and two films are leading the pack with 11 nods each: "Conclave" and "Wicked". The 30th annual celebration of cinematic excellence will be broadcast live on E! , with Chelsea Handler returning as host. The event will kick off with a red carpet p
