Ambrosia beetles, known for their penchant for farming fungus while munching on wood, are a threat to trees. These crafty critters have a unique talent: spotting stressed plants that emit ethanol. To keep them away from valuable crops, scientists have suggested using ethanol-injected trees as decoy
From 2014 to 2018, the University College Hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria, treated 232 patients with gunshot injuries (GSIs). Most victims were men (86. 6%), and the highest number of cases were seen during night shifts (56%). The most affected age group was 21-40 years old (61. 2%). Armed robbery attac
Great news for Pittsburgh Steelers fans! After a three-game absence due to a hamstring injury, star receiver George Pickens is all set to make a comeback. He's been declared fit to play against the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. Pickens has been a standout player for the Steelers this season,
A recent MLB report highlights a worrisome trend: pitchers are getting injured more often. The league is grappling with a problem it can't ignore. Baseball's most precious resource, its pitchers, are breaking down due to the intense focus on velocity and new ways to throw the ball. It's like they're
Imagine hitting the slopes on a beautiful day, only to find yourself falling over 30 feet from a chairlift. That's what happened to several skiers at Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe. The chairlift seemed to go haywire, causing five people to end up in the hospital. It all started early in th
Diontae Johnson, a 28-year-old wide receiver, was picked up by the Texans on Monday. Johnson had a rough time with the Ravens, where he played a mere 39 snaps and caught just one pass for six yards before being cut last week. His off-field issues, including a one-game suspension and refusal to play,
Aponeuroses are tough, fibrous connective tissues found within and around skeletal muscles. They're crucial parts of the muscle-tendon unit, but there's confusion about what to call them and how they differ between muscles. This lack of clear terminology makes it hard to study and understand their r
Living up in the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau can be tough on the skin. The sun's strong UV rays often cause damage, leading to redness, itching, and flaking. Scientists are exploring a new way to fix this problem: mixing sodium hyaluronate with human epidermal growth factor and injecting it just under th
The Philadelphia Eagles are facing a critical situation at the quarterback position as they prepare to clinch the NFC East. Both Jalen Hurts and Kenny Pickett are dealing with injuries that could affect their availability for the upcoming game against the Dallas Cowboys. Eagles coach Nick Sirianni d
A holiday drone show in Orlando, Florida took a dangerous turn when multiple drones crashed during the performance. A boy was injured and hospitalized after one of the drones struck him. Thousands of spectators watched as the small drones collided and fell into the crowd. The incident happened at El
